Lebanon Restaurant & Cafe
Near the start, ~9 min detour
Spokane, WA
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+15092792124
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 20m
Distance
444.7 mi
716 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$70
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rathdrum, ID
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Kuna, ID
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The drive from Rathdrum, ID to Kuna, ID covers 444.7 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 Old Oregon Trail Highway, Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 215.2 miles on Old Oregon Trail Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $70.47 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
222.3 miles from Rathdrum, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 17m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Oregon Trail Highway | 215.2 mi | 3h 48m |
| Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway | 73.7 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 90 | 56.6 mi | 1h |
| Lewis and Clark Trail Highway | 23.7 mi | 26m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| East Trent Avenue | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| Spokane Valley Freeway | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| West Highway 53 | 8.6 mi | 12m |
Step-by-step road directions between Rathdrum, ID and Kuna, ID.
Start on ID 53
Continue on WA 290
Enter roundabout onto East Trent Avenue
Continue on East Trent Avenue
Turn left onto North Argonne Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
Take the exit onto US 395
Merge onto I 182; US 12; US 395
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
Continue on US 395
Continue on US 395
Take the exit onto US 395
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395
Turn left onto US 395; US 730
Turn right onto US 395
Continue on US 395
Turn left onto East Theater Lane
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Turn left onto US 395
Continue on US 395
Continue on US 395
Take the exit onto US 395
Merge onto I 84; US 30; US 395
Continue on I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30
Continue on I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto South Ten Mile Road
Enter roundabout onto South Ten Mile Road
Continue on South Ten Mile Road
Enter roundabout onto South Ten Mile Road
Continue on South Ten Mile Road
Turn left onto West 4th Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 222.3 miles or 4h 17m 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 222.3 miles or 4h 17m
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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kuna, ID than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Rathdrum, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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 Rathdrum, ID
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Kuna, ID
Aim for roughly 222 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
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, WANight 1
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 hotelsA short stop after about 98 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 222.3 miles from Rathdrum, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Old Oregon Trail Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 215.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 222 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Coffee Stop
Spokane, Washington
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15094563931
Caffe Capri
Spokane, Washington
Near the start, ~9 min detour
Spokane, WA
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+15092792124
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Baker City, Oregon
Hours: 12–9 pm
+15415234495
Around the midpoint, short detour
Pasco, Washington
Hours: Closed
+15093164671
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Baker City, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
+15415234318
Later in the drive, ~9 min detour
Baker City, Oregon
Hours: Closed
+15418942931
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~10 min detour
Baker City, Oregon
Hours: 12–8 pm
+15415239369
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Pasco, Washington
Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm
+15093800434
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Spokane, Washington
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15094563931
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Spokane, Washington
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+15097473088
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Spokane, Washington
Hours: 7 am–3 pm
+15099925258
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Spokane, Washington
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+15099708185
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Spokane, Washington
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
+15094433566
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Spokane, Washington
Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm
+15097470336
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Spokane, Washington
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15099341591
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Spokane, Washington
+15092445866
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Spokane, Washington
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Baker City, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Spokane, Washington
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Airway Heights, Washington
+31880109500
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Spokane, Washington
+18668167584
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Spokane, Washington
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Baker City, Oregon
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Spokane, Washington
+15096256200
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Baker City, Oregon
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+15415239308
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Spokane, Washington
Hours: 6 am–12 pm
+15096256600
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Spokane, Washington
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15093217121
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Spokane, WA
Hours: Open 24 hours
+15096256600
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 87.4 and 436.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway toward Ritzville, Pasco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail toward US 395: Kennewick, Pendleton, Columbia Basin College, Tri Cities Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395 toward US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Ten Mile Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$70.47 one way
$140.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $73.87 | $147.73 |
| premium | $4.53 | $79.33 | $158.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $98.18 | $196.37 |
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: 155.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 133.4 | 1 | $46.69 | $21.35 |
| Efficient EV | 111.2 | 1 | $38.91 | $17.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 177.9 | 2 | $62.26 | $28.46 |
Gas CO2
156 kg
EV CO2
52 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Rathdrum on Saturday
Local time
10:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Kuna on Saturday
Local time
11:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
444.7 mi in 8h 20m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 87.4 miles in near US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 444.7 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 87.4 miles (US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 163.5 miles (US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 192.3 miles (US 395): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Rathdrum, ID and Kuna, ID, road signs point toward Ritzville, Pasco, Pendleton, Columbia Basin College, Tri Cities Airport and Hermiston - among others.
Ritzville
Pasco
Pendleton
Columbia Basin College
Tri Cities Airport
Hermiston
Irrigon
Solo Traveler
8h 20m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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