How far is Moscow, ID from Ammon, ID?

The driving distance from Moscow, ID to Ammon, ID is about 569.3 miles (916.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 333.2 miles (536.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
569.32 mi
08h 47m
Flight
333.17 mi
536.18 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
333.17 mi
Kilometers
536.18 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
569.32 mi
Kilometers
916.23 km
Drive Time
08h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ammon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:59 AM MDT
Return by in Moscow
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moscow
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Ammon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:59 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:48 PM to 5:18 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:24 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moscow
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Moscow
283.1 mi
04h 23m
To Ammon
286.2 mi
04h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Moscow and Ammon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moscow and Ammon.

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    12 m · 9 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    83.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · South Washington Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    278 mi · 4 hr 40 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls

    2694 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    198 mi · 3 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 20 West: Historic Downtown, Arco

    1619 ft · 47 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    2164 ft · 54 sec · West Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Utah Avenue

    2435 ft · 50 sec · South Utah Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Utah Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · South Utah Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Utah Avenue

    781 ft · 23 sec · South Utah Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pancheri Drive

    1930 ft · 43 sec · Pancheri Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on West 17th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 17th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Holmes Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Holmes Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Sunnyside Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Sunnyside Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    753 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Molen Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Molen Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Molen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moscow and Ammon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Washington Street
361 mi · 63%
I 15 South
198 mi · 35%
East Sunnyside Road
2.85 mi · 1%
West 17th Street
1.07 mi
South Holmes Avenue
0.98 mi
South Utah Avenue
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

South Washington Street

Take the exit right

278 mi · 04h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+236.1 mi
333.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 23m from Moscow
Leave By
6:24 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Moscow and Light Rain Likely near Ammon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moscow to Ammon?

The road trip is about 569.3 miles (916.2 km) and usually takes 08h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 283.1 miles from Moscow and 286.2 miles from Ammon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 333.2 miles (536.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 236.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.21 one way or $156.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Moscow and Ammon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Moscow and Light Rain Likely near Ammon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moscow and Ammon. Straight-line distance: 333.17 mi (536.18 km).

Moscow

#1 Moscow

City in Idaho, USA

Population25,702
Coordinates46.7323900, -117.0001700
Altitude786
CountryUnited States
Ammon

#2 Ammon

City in Idaho, United States

Population17,115
Coordinates43.4696400, -111.9666400
Altitude1437
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-117.000169, 46.732358)
End: Molen Street (-111.966641, 43.469622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 916 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.09 gal
76.05 L · about $78.21
Round trip
$156.42
40.18 gal · 152.1 L
Estimated CO2
178.5 kg one way
Round trip: 357.1 kg / 787 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $78.21 $156.42
Mid-grade $4.23 $85.00 $170.00
Premium $4.55 $91.39 $182.78
Diesel $5.41 $108.73 $217.45

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Moscow, ID and Ammon, ID. The current time in Moscow is 02:11:58, although it is 03:11:58 in Ammon.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.