Origin
Moscow, ID
Late night in Moscow on Friday
Local time
3:49 AM
PDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moscow, ID to Rathdrum, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
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.
Moscow, ID
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Rathdrum, ID
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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 pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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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
+
Open the route before leaving Moscow, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop 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.
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.59 |
| Efficient EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.3 | 0 | $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.
Destination
Rathdrum, ID
Late night in Rathdrum on Friday
Local time
3:49 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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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