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Eagle, ID
Late night in Eagle on Saturday
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12:39 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
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Trip from Eagle, 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 15m
Distance
439.8 mi
708 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 8m
★
6 AM
8h 16m
8 AM
8h 31m
10 AM
8h 21m
12 PM
8h 20m
3 PM
8h 22m
5 PM
8h 30m
8 PM
8h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eagle, ID
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Rathdrum, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Eagle, ID to Rathdrum, ID covers 439.8 miles and takes about 8h 15m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, US 395, McNary Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 216.7 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $69.69 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
219.9 miles from Eagle, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Eagle, ID to Rathdrum, ID covers 439.8 miles and takes about 8h 15m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 216.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 247.8 miles in near US 395.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 439.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 247.8 miles (US 395): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 268.3 miles (US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 277.7 miles (US 395): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
247.8 mi into trip
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~4h 33m in
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US 395
Take the exit onto US 395 toward I 82 West, US 395 North: Kennewick, Yakima
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 82 West, US 395 North: Kennewick, Yaki...
6
268.3 mi into trip
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~4h 55m in
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US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail Highway toward US 395 north to I‑182: Kennewick, Pasco, Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 395 north to I‑182: Kennewick, Pasco,...
7
277.7 mi into trip
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~5h 9m in
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US 395
Take the exit onto US 395 toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Stree...
6
277.8 mi into trip
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~5h 10m in
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US 395
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395 toward US 395
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 395
7
278.1 mi into trip
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~5h 10m in
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US 395
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 toward US 395 North: Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 395 North: Spokane
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Eagle, ID and Rathdrum, ID, road signs point toward Hermiston, Yakima, Pasco, Spokane and Finley.
Hermiston
234.1 mi in
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~4h 15m
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via US 395
Yakima
247.8 mi in
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~4h 33m
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via US 395
Pasco
268.3 mi in
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~4h 55m
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via US 395
Spokane
268.3 mi in
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~4h 55m
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via US 395
Finley
277.7 mi in
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~5h 9m
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via US 395
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 216.7 mi | 3h 50m |
| US 395 | 131.7 mi | 2h 23m |
| McNary Highway | 20.4 mi | 21m |
| East Trent Avenue | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| I 90 | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| West Highway 53 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
| Umatilla-Stanfield Highway | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Idaho Medal of Honor Highway | 7 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 216.7 mi, about 3h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle, ID and Rathdrum, ID.
1
Start on North Eagle Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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North Eagle Road
2
Turn right onto ID 44
5.4 mi
·
7 min
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ID 44
3
Turn left onto ID 16
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Valley Expressway
4
Turn right onto US 20; US 26
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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West Chinden Boulevard
5
Continue on US 20; US 26
7.0 mi
·
9 min
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Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
6
Continue on US 20; US 26
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Franklin Road
7
Take the ramp onto US 20; US 26
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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US 20; US 26
8
Merge onto I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30
217 mi
·
3 hr 50 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto US 395
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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US 395
Toward US 395 North: Stanfield, Hermiston
10
Continue on US 395
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
11
Continue on US 395
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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South Main Street
12
Continue on US 395
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
13
Turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
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Southeast 4th Street
14
Turn left onto East Theater Lane
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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East Theater Lane
15
Turn right onto US 395
0.5 mi
·
38 sec
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North 1st Street
16
Continue on US 395
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
17
Turn left onto US 395; US 730
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Columbia River Highway
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Take the exit onto US 395
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 395
Toward I 82 West, US 395 North: Kennewick, Yakima
19
Merge onto I 82; US 395
20 mi
·
21 min
·
McNary Highway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
Toward US 395 north to I‑182: Kennewick, Pasco, Spokane
21
Continue on US 395
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South US 395
22
Continue on US 395
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit onto US 395
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 395
Toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 395
Toward US 395
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
131 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
·
US 395
Toward US 395 North: Spokane
Use the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
I 90; US 2; US 395
27
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward Millwood
28
Turn left onto North Mullan Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
North Mullan Road
29
Continue on North Argonne Road
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Argonne Road
30
Turn right onto WA 290
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
East Trent Avenue
31
Enter roundabout onto East Trent Avenue
83 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Trent Avenue
32
Continue on East Trent Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
East Trent Avenue
33
Keep slight right at fork onto East Trent Avenue
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
East Trent Avenue
34
Continue on ID 53
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
West Highway 53
35
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 219.9 miles from Eagle, ID, or about 4h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 216.7 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 97 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 219.9 miles or 4h 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 219.9 miles or 4h
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
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 Eagle, 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 Eagle, ID
Aim for roughly 220 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Rathdrum, ID
Aim for roughly 220 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 miles from Eagle, 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 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for about 216.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 219.9 mi from Eagle, ID · 4h into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
220 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 College Place, WAOvernight Options
Night 1
220 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near College Place, WA after about 220 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 219.9 miles from Eagle, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 216.7 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 220 miles or 4.1 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
$69.69 one way
$139.39 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
154 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $73.05 | $146.10 |
| premium | $4.53 | $78.45 | $156.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $97.10 | $194.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$70
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$200–$310
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 153.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 131.9 | 1 | $46.18 | $21.11 |
| Efficient EV | 110 | 1 | $38.48 | $17.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 175.9 | 2 | $61.57 | $28.15 |
Gas CO2
154 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (67% 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
Night in Rathdrum on Friday
Local time
11:39 PM
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
1 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 15m 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 Eagle, ID to Rathdrum, ID covers 439.8 miles and takes about 8h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, US 395, McNary Highway. 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 220 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 219.9 miles from Eagle, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $69.69 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 is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 439.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 247.8 miles (US 395): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 268.3 miles (US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 277.7 miles (US 395): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Eagle, ID and Rathdrum, ID, road signs point toward Hermiston, Yakima, Pasco, Spokane and Finley.
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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