Trip from Moscow, 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

2h 5m

Distance

95.7 mi

154 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 56m ★

6 AM

2h 5m

8 AM

2h 23m

10 AM

2h 12m

12 PM

2h 10m

3 PM

2h 12m

5 PM

2h 22m

8 PM

2h 0m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Moscow, ID to Rathdrum, ID covers 95.7 miles and takes about 2h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Washington Street, North Highway 41, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.6 miles on South Washington Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.17 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.

Midpoint

47.9 miles from Moscow, ID

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 95.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 5m drive with frequent turns across 95.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

South Washington Street is the longest continuous segment at about 83.6 miles.

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 early in the drive near US 95 / South Washington Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 5m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 95 / South Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.6 miles (I 90): Navigation decision point; at 88.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

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0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 95 / South Washington Street

Turn left onto US 95 / South Washington Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

4

83.6 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | I 90

Turn left onto I 90

Navigation decision point

4

88.5 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4

95.3 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | North McCartney Street

Turn left onto North McCartney Street

Navigation decision point

5

95.6 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | North Mill Street

Turn right onto North Mill Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
South Washington Street	83.6 mi	1h 47m
North Highway 41	6.7 mi	10m
I 90	4.7 mi	5m
North McCartney Street	0.2 mi	<1m
West Highway 53	<0.1 mi	<1m
West Main Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
North Mill Street	<0.1 mi	<1m
East 3rd Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: South Washington Street — 83.6 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on ID 8

39 ft · 8 sec · East 3rd Street

2

Turn left onto US 95

84 mi · 1 hr 47 min · South Washington Street

Use the left lane.

3

Turn left onto I 90

4.7 mi · 5 min · I 90

4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

5

Keep slight right at fork

425 ft · 10 sec

6

Turn straight onto ID 41

6.7 mi · 10 min · North Highway 41

7

Turn left onto North McCartney Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · North McCartney Street

8

Turn left onto West Main Street

306 ft · 10 sec · West Main Street

9

Turn right onto North Mill Street

241 ft · 6 sec · North Mill Street

10

Turn right onto ID 53

408 ft · 13 sec · West Highway 53

11

Arrive at destination

ID 53

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 47.9 miles from Moscow, ID, or about 1h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.6 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 21 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.9 miles or 1h 1m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 40m

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 Moscow, 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 Moscow, ID

This is one driving day of about 95.7 miles and 2h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Moscow, ID.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on South Washington Street for about 83.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.9 mi from Moscow, ID · 1h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plummer, ID

48 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

Potlatch, ID

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plummer, ID

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.9 miles from Moscow, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before South Washington Street if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.6 miles.

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.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Breakfast Club

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Moscow, Idaho

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately

Hours: 7:05 am–2 pm

+12088826481

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Countrymen's Bierhall | Moscow, ID - Bar & Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Moscow, Idaho

0.2 mi

A&W Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Moscow, Idaho

0.7 mi

The Breakfast Club

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately

Moscow, Idaho

Hours: 7:05 am–2 pm

+12088826481

Visit website

Countrymen's Bierhall | Moscow, ID - Bar & Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Moscow, Idaho

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+12088921812

Visit website

A&W Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Moscow, Idaho

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12088822301

Visit website

Zip’s Drive-In Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Moscow, Idaho

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12088830678

Visit website

Palouse Juice

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Moscow, Idaho

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12088922233

Visit website

Le Petit Cafè Fleuri

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Moscow, Idaho

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12088920222

Visit website

The Lookout Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Moscow, Idaho

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12088851274

Visit website

Applebee's Grill + Bar

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Moscow, Idaho

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+12088834821

Visit website

Cuppa Columbian Caffe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 88.9

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12087190445

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.5 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 88.9

Post Falls, Idaho

+18668167584

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 82.1

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 82.1

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12086643448

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.17 one way

$30.33 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$15.90	$31.79
premium	$4.53	$17.07	$34.14
diesel	$5.61	$21.13	$42.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.7	$10.05	$4.59
Efficient EV	23.9	$8.37	$3.83
EV Truck/SUV	38.3	$13.40	$6.12

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Moscow, ID

Late night in Moscow on Saturday

Local time

12:18 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rathdrum, ID

Late night in Rathdrum on Saturday

Local time

12:18 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.

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

12 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

2h 5m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Moscow, ID to Rathdrum, ID covers 95.7 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are South Washington Street, North Highway 41, I 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 47.9 miles from Moscow, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.17 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 2h 5m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 95 / South Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 83.6 miles (I 90): Navigation decision point; at 88.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

The route from Moscow, 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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Trip from Moscow, ID to Rathdrum, ID

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Rathdrum, ID

Nearby Places

The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club

Countrymen's Bierhall | Moscow, ID - Bar & Restaurant

A&W Restaurant

Zip’s Drive-In Restaurant

Palouse Juice

Le Petit Cafè Fleuri

The Lookout Restaurant & Bar

Applebee's Grill + Bar

Cuppa Columbian Caffe

EV Connect Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Flying J EV Charging Station

Fort Sherman Playground

Riverstone Park

Timberline Adventures

Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises

McEuen Park

Coeur d'Alene Convention & Visitor Bureau

Black Bay Park

Museum of North Idaho

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Moscow, ID

Rathdrum, ID

Same local time

12 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 5m on the road

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