How far is Rathdrum, ID from Moscow, ID?

The driving distance from Rathdrum, ID to Moscow, ID is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.8 mi
01h 50m
Flight
74.78 mi
120.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.78 mi
Kilometers
120.35 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.8 mi
Kilometers
154.17 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moscow
Fri, Apr 17, 11:13 PM PDT
Return by in Rathdrum
Sat, Apr 18, 1:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rathdrum
2026-04-17T21:23
Arrive Moscow
Fri, Apr 17, 11:13 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM PDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rathdrum
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 Rathdrum
47.6 mi
00h 55m
To Moscow
48.2 mi
00h 55m

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
50°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest Boulevard

    1670 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Northwest Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right

    798 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    535 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on North Jackson Street

    1091 ft · 46 sec · North Jackson Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    647 ft · 24 sec · West 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Highway 41
6.88 mi · 7%
I 90
3.95 mi · 4%
Northwest Boulevard
1.29 mi · 1%
North McCartney Street
0.23 mi
North Jackson Street
0.21 mi
West 3rd Street
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

82.2 mi · 01h 44m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plummer
00h 55m from Rathdrum
Leave By
2:48 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rathdrum and Mostly Sunny near Moscow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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 47.6 miles from Rathdrum and 48.2 miles from Moscow.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:48 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.16 one way or $26.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Rathdrum and Moscow. Straight-line distance: 74.78 mi (120.35 km).

Rathdrum

#1 Rathdrum

City in Koostenai County, Idaho, United States

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

#2 Moscow

City in Idaho, USA

Population25,702
Coordinates46.7323900, -117.0001700
Altitude786
CountryUnited States
Start: West Highway 53 (-116.896626, 47.812428)
End: East 3rd Street (-117.000169, 46.732358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.8 L · about $13.16
Round trip
$26.32
6.76 gal · 25.6 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $13.16 $26.32
Mid-grade $4.23 $14.30 $28.60
Premium $4.55 $15.38 $30.75
Diesel $5.41 $18.29 $36.59

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

There is no time difference between Rathdrum and Moscow. The current time is 21:23:19.

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.