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Trip from Kuna, 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 20m

Distance

443.7 mi

714 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$70

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
8h 13m ★
6 AM
8h 20m
8 AM
8h 35m
10 AM
8h 25m
12 PM
8h 24m
3 PM
8h 26m
5 PM
8h 34m
8 PM
8h 16m

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

city in Ada County, Idaho, United States

Kuna, ID

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city in Koostenai County, Idaho, United States

Rathdrum, ID

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Trip Overview

The drive from Kuna, ID to Rathdrum, ID covers 443.7 miles and takes about 8h 20m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on North Ten Mile Road, South Ten Mile Road, I 84 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $70.31 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

221.9 miles from Kuna, ID

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 10m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

8h 20m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 20m drive with frequent turns across 443.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Ten Mile Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.

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.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 20m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kuna, ID to Rathdrum, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Ten Mile Road
South Ten Mile Road
I 84 West
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
US 395 North
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
South Main Street
Southeast 4th Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Ten Mile Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kuna, ID and Rathdrum, 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 the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Ten Mile Road

118 ft · 3 sec · South Ten Mile Road
4

Exit the roundabout onto South Ten Mile Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Ten Mile Road
5

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Ten Mile Road

112 ft · 2 sec · South Ten Mile Road
6

Exit the roundabout onto South Ten Mile Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · South Ten Mile Road
7

Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 West

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 84 West
8

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

229 mi · 4 hr 5 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North: Stanfield, Hermiston

0.3 mi · 42 sec · US 395 North: Stanfield, Hermiston
10

Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
11

Continue on South Main Street

2.0 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
12

Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

3.2 mi · 3 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
13

Turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 4th Street
14

Turn left onto East Theater Lane

0.3 mi · 42 sec · East Theater Lane
15

Turn right onto North 1st Street

0.5 mi · 39 sec · North 1st Street
16

Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
17

Turn left onto Columbia River Highway

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Columbia River Highway
18

Take the exit right toward I 82 West, US 395 North: Kennewick, Yakima

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 82 West, US 395 North: Kennewick, Yakima
19

Merge slight left onto McNary Highway

20 mi · 22 min · McNary Highway
20

Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

3.3 mi · 4 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
21

Continue on South US 395

1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395
22

Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

4.9 mi · 6 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
23

Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
24

Keep slight left to continue on US 395

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 395
25

Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane

131 mi · 2 hr 20 min · US 395 North: Spokane
26

Merge slight right

9.3 mi · 11 min
27

Take the exit slight right toward Millwood

0.4 mi · 1 min · Millwood
28

Turn left onto North Mullan Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · North Mullan Road
29

Continue on North Argonne Road

0.4 mi · 55 sec · North Argonne Road
30

Turn right onto East Trent Avenue

6.2 mi · 9 min · East Trent Avenue
31

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Trent Avenue

82 ft · 2 sec · East Trent Avenue
32

Exit the roundabout onto East Trent Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · East Trent Avenue
33

Keep slight right to continue on East Trent Avenue

5.8 mi · 8 min · East Trent Avenue
34

Continue on West Highway 53

8.6 mi · 12 min · West Highway 53
35

Arrive at your destination

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 221.9 miles from Kuna, ID, or about 4h 10m into the drive.

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 98 miles or 1h 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 221.9 miles or 4h 10m 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 221.9 miles or 4h 10m

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 12m

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 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.

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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 Kuna, ID

Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Rathdrum, ID

Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Kuna, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 221.9 mi from Kuna, ID · 4h 10m into the drive

Downtown College Place, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

College Place, WA

222 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, WA

Overnight Options

Night 1

College Place, WA

222 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near College Place, WA after about 222 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Vale, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

College Place, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 221.9 miles from Kuna, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 222 miles or 4.2 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$70.31 one way

$140.62 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 155 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $73.70 $147.40
premium $4.53 $79.15 $158.30
diesel $5.61 $97.96 $195.93

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: 155.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 133.1 1 $46.59 $21.30
Efficient EV 110.9 1 $38.82 $17.75
EV Truck/SUV 177.5 2 $62.12 $28.40

Gas CO2

155 kg

EV CO2

52 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Kuna, ID

Morning in Kuna on Saturday

Local time

8:44 AM

MDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rathdrum, ID

Morning in Rathdrum on Saturday

Local time

7:44 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

17 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 20m 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 Kuna, ID to Rathdrum, ID covers 443.7 miles and takes about 8h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Ten Mile Road, South Ten Mile Road, I 84 West. 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 222 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 221.9 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 $70.31 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.

The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 20m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kuna, ID to Rathdrum, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Kuna, 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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