How far is Moscow, ID from Hayden, ID?

The driving distance from Moscow, ID to Hayden, ID is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.43 mi
01h 41m
Flight
72.12 mi
116.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.12 mi
Kilometers
116.06 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.43 mi
Kilometers
142.32 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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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 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hayden
Tue, May 12, 8:20 PM PDT
Return by in Moscow
Tue, May 12, 10:02 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moscow
2026-05-12T18:38
Arrive Hayden
Tue, May 12, 8:20 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moscow
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Plummer
ID

City in Idaho, USA

From Moscow
44.2 mi
00h 50m
To Hayden
44.3 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 3rd Street

    12 m · 9 sec · East 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    87.2 mi · 1 hr 54 min · South Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Honeysuckle Avenue

    1094 ft · 29 sec · West Honeysuckle Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Government Way

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Government Way

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Government Way

Car Route Details

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

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
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Washington Street
87.2 mi · 99%
North Government Way
0.98 mi · 1%
West Honeysuckle Avenue
0.21 mi
East 3rd Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

South Washington Street

Turn left onto South Washington Street

87.2 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
72.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plummer
00h 50m from Moscow
Leave By
3:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Moscow and Mostly Sunny near Hayden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plummer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Moscow and 44.3 miles from Hayden.

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

The direct path is about 72.1 miles (116.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.15 one way or $24.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Moscow and Mostly Sunny near Hayden.

Stop Ideas Near Plummer

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plummer, 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 Plummer.

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

53 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Colfax, Washington

62 mi away
610 South Main St.
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

68 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

70 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moscow and Hayden. Straight-line distance: 72.12 mi (116.06 km).

Moscow

#1 Moscow

City in Idaho, USA

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

#2 Hayden

City in the U.

Population15,434
Coordinates47.7660200, -116.7865800
Altitude697
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-117.000169, 46.732358)
End: North Government Way (-116.786504, 47.766019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.81 L · about $12.15
Round trip
$24.29
6.24 gal · 23.62 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.15 $24.29
Mid-grade $4.23 $13.20 $26.40
Premium $4.55 $14.19 $28.39
Diesel $5.41 $16.89 $33.77

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Moscow and Hayden. The current time is 18:38:14.

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.