Trip from Kuna, ID to Emmett, ID

Drive Time

47m

Distance

31.2 mi

50 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Kuna, ID, ID

Kuna, ID

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Downtown Emmett, ID, ID

Emmett, ID

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kuna, ID to Emmett, ID covers 31.2 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Emmett Highway, South Black Cat Road, North Ten Mile Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on Emmett Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.94 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

15.6 miles from Kuna, ID

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 26m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 47m drive with frequent turns across 31.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Emmett Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

2,786 ft 2,375 ft

Total Climb

261 ft

Total Descent

579 ft

Highest Point

2,786 ft

~24.7 mi in

Elevation Range

412 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near North Ten Mile Road.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (North Ten Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (West Amity Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.2 miles (South Johns Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | North Ten Mile Road

Turn right onto North Ten Mile Road

Navigation decision point

5
5.5 mi into trip | ~9m in | West Amity Road

Enter roundabout onto West Amity Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
30.2 mi into trip | ~45m in | South Johns Avenue

Enter roundabout onto South Johns Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
31.1 mi into trip | ~47m in | East 2nd Street

Turn left onto East 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

5
31.2 mi into trip | ~47m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Emmett Highway 13.5 mi 17m
South Black Cat Road 7 mi 12m
North Ten Mile Road 4.8 mi 7m
Central Valley Expressway 2.1 mi 2m
West Amity Road 1 mi 1m
West Chinden Boulevard 0.8 mi 1m
South Johns Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
West 4th Street 0.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Emmett Highway — 13.5 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kuna, ID and Emmett, ID.

1

Start on West 4th Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street
2

Turn right onto North Ten Mile Road

4.8 mi · 7 min · North Ten Mile Road
3

Enter roundabout onto West Amity Road

212 ft · 4 sec · West Amity Road
4

Continue on West Amity Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Amity Road
5

Turn right onto South Black Cat Road

7.0 mi · 12 min · South Black Cat Road
6

Turn left onto US 20; US 26

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Chinden Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7

Turn right onto ID 16

2.1 mi · 2 min · Central Valley Expressway
8

Continue on ID 16

14 mi · 17 min · Emmett Highway
9

Turn right onto South Johns Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · South Johns Avenue
10

Enter roundabout onto South Johns Avenue

36 ft · 0 sec · South Johns Avenue
11

Continue on South Johns Avenue

0.5 mi · 52 sec · South Johns Avenue
12

Enter roundabout onto East 4th Street

76 ft · 1 sec · East 4th Street
13

Continue on East 4th Street

0.3 mi · 43 sec · East 4th Street
14

Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue

0.1 mi · 32 sec · South Hayes Avenue
15

Turn left onto East 2nd Street

177 ft · 12 sec · East 2nd Street
16

Turn left

48 ft · 3 sec
17

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.6 miles from Kuna, ID, or about 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 31.2 miles or 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 15.6 miles or 26m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Emmett, ID than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Kuna, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Kuna, ID

This is one driving day of about 31.2 miles and 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kuna, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Emmett Highway for about 13.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.6 mi from Kuna, ID · 26m into the drive

Downtown Star, ID, ID

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Star, ID

16 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Star, ID

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Star, ID

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from Kuna, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Emmett, ID

The final approach into Emmett, 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 Emmett, ID.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.94 one way

$9.89 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $5.20 $10.39
premium $4.53 $5.56 $11.13
diesel $5.64 $6.93 $13.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.4 0 $3.28 $1.50
Efficient EV 7.8 0 $2.73 $1.25
EV Truck/SUV 12.5 0 $4.37 $2.00

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 12 hours ago

Origin

Kuna, ID

Afternoon in Kuna on Sunday

Local time

4:33 PM

MDT

Current temp

46°F

Rain Showers Likely

SSE 7 mph 68% chance Live forecast

Destination

Emmett, ID

Afternoon in Emmett on Sunday

Local time

4:33 PM

MDT

Current temp

46°F

Rain Showers Likely

ENE 2 mph 67% chance 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.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

47m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Kuna, ID to Emmett, ID covers 31.2 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Emmett Highway, South Black Cat Road, North Ten Mile Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.6 miles from Kuna, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.94 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (North Ten Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (West Amity Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.2 miles (South Johns Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Kuna, ID to Emmett, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 2,375 ft to 2,786 ft elevation with about 261 ft of total climbing.

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