How far is Moscow, ID from Blackfoot, ID?

The driving distance from Moscow, ID to Blackfoot, ID is about 586.6 miles (944.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 334 miles (537.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 04m 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
586.62 mi
10h 02m
Flight
334.07 mi
537.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
334.07 mi
Kilometers
537.64 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
586.62 mi
Kilometers
944.08 km
Drive Time
10h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackfoot
Sun, Apr 19, 2:53 PM MDT
Return by in Moscow
Sun, Apr 19, 11:55 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moscow
2026-04-19T03:51
Arrive Blackfoot
Sun, Apr 19, 1:53 PM PDT
Route Timing
10h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:02 PM to 6:32 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
3:56 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
293 mi
05h 01m
To Blackfoot
293.6 mi
05h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    12 m · 9 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    82.5 mi · 1 hr 45 min · South Washington Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit right toward I 90 Business: Northwest Boulevard, I 90 Business East

    566 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Northwest Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Northwest Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Sherman Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Sherman Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 East

    275.3 mi · 4 hr 37 min

  7. 7

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

    2694 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    224 mi · 3 hr 30 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Aberdeen

    1439 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bergener Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Bergener Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    137 m · 8 sec · West Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West Judicial Street

    2260 ft · 44 sec · West Judicial Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Ash Street

    673 ft · 20 sec · South Ash Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Pacific Street

    102 m · 14 sec · West Pacific Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    48 m · 12 sec · North Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
275 mi · 47%
I 15 South
225 mi · 38%
South Washington Street
82.5 mi · 14%
Sherman Avenue
1.56 mi
Northwest Boulevard
0.97 mi
Bergener Boulevard
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Take the ramp right toward I 90 East

275 mi · 04h 37m

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
10h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+252.6 mi
334 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
05h 01m from Moscow
Leave By
3:56 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Moscow and Mostly Sunny near Blackfoot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 586.6 miles (944.1 km) and usually takes 10h 02m 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 293 miles from Moscow and 293.6 miles from Blackfoot.

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

The direct path is about 334 miles (537.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 252.6 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 $80.59 one way or $161.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 184 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Moscow and Mostly Sunny near Blackfoot.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moscow and Blackfoot. Straight-line distance: 334.07 mi (537.64 km).

Moscow

#1 Moscow

City in Idaho, USA

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

#2 Blackfoot

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Population12,034
Coordinates43.1904700, -112.3449800
Altitude1371
CountryUnited States
Start: Moscow (-117.00017, 46.73239)
End: Blackfoot (-112.34498, 43.19047)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 944 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.7 gal
78.36 L · about $80.59
Round trip
$161.17
41.4 gal · 156.72 L
Estimated CO2
184 kg one way
Round trip: 367.9 kg / 811 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $80.59 $161.17
Mid-grade $4.23 $87.58 $175.16
Premium $4.55 $94.16 $188.33
Diesel $5.41 $112.03 $224.06

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Moscow, ID and Blackfoot, ID. The current time in Moscow is 03:51:03, although it is 04:51:03 in Blackfoot.

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.