Origin
Chubbuck, ID
Late night in Chubbuck on Saturday
Local time
3:06 AM
MDT
Current temp
60°F
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Trip from Chubbuck, ID to Rathdrum, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 53m
Distance
538 mi
866 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$85
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 46m
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6 AM
8h 54m
8 AM
9h 10m
10 AM
8h 59m
12 PM
8h 58m
3 PM
9h 0m
5 PM
9h 9m
8 PM
8h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chubbuck, ID
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Rathdrum, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Chubbuck, ID to Rathdrum, ID covers 538 miles and takes about 8h 53m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 90, I 15 BUS, North Highway 41 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 283.4 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $85.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
269 miles from Chubbuck, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 53m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
At 538 miles and 8h 53m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 90 and I 15 BUS.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 283.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 15 BUS. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 538 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 246.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 247.1 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Idaho Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Idaho Falls
4
246.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 52m in
Take the exit toward I 90 West: Missoula
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 90 West: Missoula
4
247.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 54m in
|
I 90
Merge onto I 90 toward I 90 West: Missoula
Merge point - match speed before joining
Toward I 90 West: Missoula
4
530.8 mi into trip
|
~8h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
537.9 mi into trip
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~8h 53m in
|
North Mill Street
Turn right onto North Mill Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 283.4 mi | 4h 47m |
| I 15 BUS | 244.5 mi | 3h 49m |
| North Highway 41 | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| I 86 | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Yellowstone Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North McCartney Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Highway 53 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 283.4 mi, about 4h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chubbuck, ID and Rathdrum, ID.
1
Start on US 91
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Yellowstone Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
3
Merge onto I 86
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 86
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Idaho Falls
5
Merge onto I 15 BUS
244 mi
·
3 hr 49 min
·
I 15 BUS
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Missoula
7
Merge onto I 90
283 mi
·
4 hr 47 min
·
I 90
Toward I 90 West: Missoula
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
9
Keep slight right at fork
425 ft
·
10 sec
10
Turn straight onto ID 41
6.7 mi
·
10 min
·
North Highway 41
11
Turn left onto North McCartney Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
North McCartney Street
12
Turn left onto West Main Street
306 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Main Street
13
Turn right onto North Mill Street
241 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Mill Street
14
Turn right onto ID 53
408 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Highway 53
15
Arrive at destination
ID 53
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 269 miles from Chubbuck, ID, or about 4h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 283.4 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 118 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 269 miles or 4h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 269 miles or 4h 16m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rathdrum, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chubbuck, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chubbuck, ID
Aim for roughly 269 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Rathdrum, ID
Aim for roughly 269 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 118 miles from Chubbuck, ID.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 283.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 269 mi from Chubbuck, ID · 4h 16m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
178 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
355 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Thompson Falls, MTOvernight Options
Night 1
269 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Thompson Falls, MT after about 269 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 118 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 269 miles from Chubbuck, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 283.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 269 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Rathdrum, ID
The final approach into Rathdrum, ID usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Rathdrum, ID.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Rathdrum, ID with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$85.25 one way
$170.51 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
188 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $89.36 | $178.73 |
| premium | $4.53 | $95.97 | $191.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $118.78 | $237.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$85
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$215–$325
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 188.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $56 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 161.4 | 1 | $56.49 | $25.82 |
| Efficient EV | 134.5 | 1 | $47.07 | $21.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 215.2 | 2 | $75.32 | $34.43 |
Gas CO2
188 kg
EV CO2
63 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rathdrum, ID
Late night in Rathdrum on Saturday
Local time
2:06 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 53m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chubbuck, ID to Rathdrum, ID covers 538 miles and takes about 8h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 90, I 15 BUS, North Highway 41. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 269 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 269 miles from Chubbuck, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $85.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 538 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 246.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 247.1 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Chubbuck, ID to Rathdrum, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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