How far is Moscow, ID from Boise, ID?

The driving distance from Moscow, ID to Boise, ID is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219 miles (352.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
295.52 mi
05h 42m
Flight
218.96 mi
352.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.96 mi
Kilometers
352.38 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
295.52 mi
Kilometers
475.59 km
Drive Time
05h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boise
Thu, Apr 30, 1:17 PM MDT
Return by in Moscow
Thu, Apr 30, 6:00 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moscow
2026-04-30T06:34
Arrive Boise
Thu, Apr 30, 12:17 PM PDT
Route Timing
05h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:43 PM to 2:43 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:34 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moscow
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Riggins
ID

City in Idaho County, Idaho, United States

From Moscow
147.7 mi
02h 51m
To Boise
147.8 mi
02h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    647 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Jackson Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · South Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Reisenauer Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    22.9 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Missoula, Boise

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Johnston Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Boydstun Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street

  10. 10

    Continue on East Deinhard Lane

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Deinhard Lane

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · South 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Continue on ID 55

    18.5 mi · 25 min · ID 55

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 55

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 55

  14. 14

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Horseshoe Bend Road

  15. 15

    Continue on ID 55

    2 mi · 5 min · ID 55

  16. 16

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Highway 55

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55

  18. 18

    Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Horseshoe Bend Road

    8.9 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East State Street

    5.4 mi · 10 min · East State Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on West State Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · West State Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    2057 ft · 1 min · North 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    80 m · 8 sec · West Front Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Missoula
68.1 mi · 23%
South 3rd Street
45.6 mi · 15%
ID 55
20.5 mi · 7%
Highway 55
15 mi · 5%
North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.87 mi · 3%
Payette River Scenic Byway
5.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

76.4 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.5 mi
219 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riggins
02h 51m from Moscow
Leave By
5:34 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moscow and Sunny near Boise.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 295.5 miles (475.6 km) and usually takes 05h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.7 miles from Moscow and 147.8 miles from Boise.

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

The direct path is about 219 miles (352.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.5 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:34 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.60 one way or $81.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moscow and Sunny near Boise.

Stop Ideas Near Riggins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riggins, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riggins.

BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

58 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)
BUS

McCall, Idaho

58 mi away
147 North 3rd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moscow and Boise. Straight-line distance: 218.96 mi (352.38 km).

Moscow

#1 Moscow

City in Idaho, USA

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

#2 Boise

The capital of Idaho.

Population228,959
Coordinates43.6135000, -116.2034500
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-117.000169, 46.732358)
End: (-116.203299, 43.613424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 476 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.43 gal
39.47 L · about $40.60
Round trip
$81.21
20.86 gal · 78.94 L
Estimated CO2
92.7 kg one way
Round trip: 185.4 kg / 409 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.60 $81.21
Mid-grade $4.23 $44.13 $88.26
Premium $4.55 $47.45 $94.89
Diesel $5.41 $56.45 $112.89

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Moscow, ID and Boise, ID. The current time in Moscow is 06:34:47, although it is 07:34:47 in Boise.

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.