How far is Moscow, ID from Idaho Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Moscow, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 565.9 miles (910.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 330.9 miles (532.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 21m 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
565.98 mi
08h 40m
Flight
330.9 mi
532.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
330.9 mi
Kilometers
532.53 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
565.98 mi
Kilometers
910.85 km
Drive Time
08h 40m

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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 08h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idaho Falls
Mon, Jun 1, 11:03 PM MDT
Return by in Moscow
Tue, Jun 2, 6:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moscow
2026-06-01T13:22
Arrive Idaho Falls
Mon, Jun 1, 10:03 PM PDT
Route Timing
08h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:41 PM to 5:11 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
6:38 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
281.4 mi
04h 20m
To Idaho Falls
284.5 mi
04h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 12:00 PM PDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Moscow and Idaho Falls.

  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

    3067 ft · 58 sec · West 17th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Boulevard

    1.6 km · 3 min · South Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Charleston Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
8 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 · 64%
I 15 South
198 mi · 35%
South Boulevard
0.99 mi
South Utah Avenue
0.63 mi
West 17th Street
0.58 mi
West Broadway Street
0.41 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 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+235 mi
330.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 20m from Moscow
Leave By
6:38 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Moscow and Sunny near Idaho Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Moscow to Idaho Falls?

The road trip is about 565.9 miles (910.8 km) and usually takes 08h 40m 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 281.4 miles from Moscow and 284.5 miles from Idaho Falls.

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

The direct path is about 330.9 miles (532.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 235 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 $77.74 one way or $155.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 177.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Moscow and Sunny near Idaho Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moscow and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 330.9 mi (532.53 km).

Moscow

#1 Moscow

City in Idaho, USA

Population25,702
Coordinates46.7323900, -117.0001700
Altitude786
CountryUnited States
Idaho Falls

#2 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

Population62,888
Coordinates43.4665800, -112.0341400
Altitude1434
CountryUnited States
Start: East 3rd Street (-117.000169, 46.732358)
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 911 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.97 gal
75.6 L · about $77.74
Round trip
$155.49
39.94 gal · 151.2 L
Estimated CO2
177.5 kg one way
Round trip: 354.9 kg / 782 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $77.74 $155.49
Mid-grade $4.23 $84.49 $168.99
Premium $4.55 $90.84 $181.69
Diesel $5.41 $108.08 $216.16

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 · Jun 01, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Moscow, ID and Idaho Falls, ID. The current time in Moscow is 13:22:36, although it is 14:22:36 in Idaho Falls.

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.