How far is Moscow, ID from Emmett, ID?
The driving distance from Moscow, ID to Emmett, ID is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199 miles (320.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Idaho County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moscow and Emmett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moscow and Emmett.
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Start on East 3rd Street
647 ft · 32 sec · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Jackson Street
1.6 mi · 4 min · South Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Reisenauer Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road
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Turn right
22.9 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Missoula, Boise
68.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn right onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road
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Turn right
76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Virginia Street
46.6 mi · 1 hr · Virginia Street
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Turn left onto Superior Street
43.2 mi · 53 min · Superior Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South
590 ft · 12 sec · 2nd Avenue South
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Continue on South 18th Street
12 mi · 17 min · South 18th Street
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Turn left
16 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · South Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
54 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Moscow and Emmett.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Moscow and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Emmett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moscow to Emmett?
The road trip is about 295.3 miles (475.3 km) and usually takes 06h 12m 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?
Riggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.5 miles from Moscow and 147.8 miles from Emmett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199 miles (320.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.3 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 $40.57 one way or $81.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Moscow and Emmett, 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Emmett.
Stop Ideas Near Riggins
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riggins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moscow and Emmett. Straight-line distance: 199.03 mi (320.3 km).
#1 Moscow
City in Idaho, USA
| Population | 25,702 |
| Coordinates | 46.7323900, -117.0001700 |
| Altitude | 786 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Emmett
City in Gem County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 7,054 |
| Coordinates | 43.8735000, -116.4993000 |
| Altitude | 720 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emmett (-116.4993, 43.8735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 475 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $40.57 | $81.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $44.09 | $88.17 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $47.40 | $94.80 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $56.39 | $112.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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