How far is Rathdrum, ID from Chubbuck, ID?

The driving distance from Rathdrum, ID to Chubbuck, ID is about 537.1 miles (864.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 400.5 miles (644.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 54m 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
537.12 mi
07h 57m
Flight
400.45 mi
644.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
400.45 mi
Kilometers
644.46 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
537.12 mi
Kilometers
864.41 km
Drive Time
07h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chubbuck
Sat, Apr 18, 6:21 AM MDT
Return by in Rathdrum
Sat, Apr 18, 1:18 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rathdrum
2026-04-17T21:24
Arrive Chubbuck
Sat, Apr 18, 5:21 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:57 PM to 4:27 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
8:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rathdrum
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 Rathdrum
268.4 mi
03h 58m
To Chubbuck
268.8 mi
03h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
47°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Rathdrum and Chubbuck.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rathdrum and Chubbuck.

  1. 1

    Start on West Highway 53

    116 m · 15 sec · West Highway 53

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Mill Street

    96 m · 14 sec · North Mill Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    93 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North McCartney Street

    1192 ft · 35 sec · North McCartney Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Highway 41

    6.9 mi · 11 min · North Highway 41

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Seltice Way

    94 m · 10 sec · East Seltice Way

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto I 90, ID 41

    114 m · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90

    2435 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    282.5 mi · 4 hr 45 min

  10. 10

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

    2694 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    244.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls

    1 km · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 91: Chubbuck

    893 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    88 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Yellowstone Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec · Yellowstone Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yellowstone Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rathdrum and Chubbuck.

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
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90
283 mi · 53%
I 15 South
245 mi · 46%
North Highway 41
6.88 mi · 1%
I 86 West
1.34 mi
Yellowstone Avenue
0.48 mi
North McCartney Street
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90

Merge slight left

282 mi · 04h 45m

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
07h 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+136.6 mi
400.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
03h 58m from Rathdrum
Leave By
8:06 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rathdrum and Chance Snow Showers near Chubbuck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rathdrum to Chubbuck?

The road trip is about 537.1 miles (864.4 km) and usually takes 07h 57m 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 268.4 miles from Rathdrum and 268.8 miles from Chubbuck.

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

The direct path is about 400.5 miles (644.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 136.6 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 $73.77 one way or $147.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 168.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rathdrum and Chance Snow Showers near Chubbuck.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rathdrum and Chubbuck. Straight-line distance: 400.45 mi (644.46 km).

Rathdrum

#1 Rathdrum

City in Koostenai County, Idaho, United States

Population9,150
Coordinates47.8124000, -116.8965900
Altitude674
CountryUnited States
Chubbuck

#2 Chubbuck

City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States

Population15,588
Coordinates42.9207500, -112.4660900
Altitude1363
CountryUnited States
Start: West Highway 53 (-116.896626, 47.812428)
End: Yellowstone Avenue (-112.466375, 42.92075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 864 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.95 gal
71.75 L · about $73.77
Round trip
$147.54
37.9 gal · 143.5 L
Estimated CO2
168.4 kg one way
Round trip: 336.8 kg / 743 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $73.77 $147.54
Mid-grade $4.23 $80.18 $160.35
Premium $4.55 $86.20 $172.41
Diesel $5.41 $102.56 $205.11

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Rathdrum, ID and Chubbuck, ID. The current time in Rathdrum is 21:24:13, although it is 22:24:13 in Chubbuck.

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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.