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Trip from Rathdrum, ID to Kuna, 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

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

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 Koostenai County, Idaho, United States

Rathdrum, ID

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city in Ada County, Idaho, United States

Kuna, ID

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Trip Overview

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 .

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Old Oregon Trail Highway — 215.2 mi, about 3h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on ID 53

8.6 mi · 12 min · West Highway 53
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Continue on WA 290

5.9 mi · 8 min · East Trent Avenue
3

Enter roundabout onto East Trent Avenue

88 ft · 1 sec · East Trent Avenue
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Continue on East Trent Avenue

6.2 mi · 9 min · East Trent Avenue
5

Turn left onto North Argonne Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Argonne Road
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward Spokane
7

Merge onto I 90

9.3 mi · 11 min · Spokane Valley Freeway
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395

57 mi · 1 hr · I 90; US 395
9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 395

74 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Toward Ritzville, Pasco
10

Take the exit onto US 395

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 395
Toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
11

Merge onto I 182; US 12; US 395

1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 395

3.8 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
Toward US 395: Kennewick, Pendleton, Columbia Basin College, Tri Cities Airport
13

Continue on US 395

1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395
14

Continue on US 395

24 mi · 26 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
15

Take the exit onto US 395

0.2 mi · 22 sec · US 395
Toward US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
16

Keep slight left at fork onto US 395

171 ft · 10 sec · US 395
Toward US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
17

Turn left onto US 395; US 730

0.8 mi · 57 sec · Columbia River Highway
18

Turn right onto US 395

3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
19

Continue on US 395

0.5 mi · 44 sec · North 1st Street
20

Turn left onto East Theater Lane

0.3 mi · 40 sec · East Theater Lane
21

Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

1.6 mi · 2 min · Northeast 4th Street
22

Turn left onto US 395

3.2 mi · 3 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
23

Continue on US 395

2.0 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
24

Continue on US 395

1.4 mi · 1 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
25

Take the exit onto US 395

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 395
Toward US 395 North: Stanfield
26

Merge onto I 84; US 30; US 395

215 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30

0.7 mi · 47 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
28

Continue on I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30

14 mi · 16 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 36 sec
Exit 42 Toward Ten Mile Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 16 sec
Use the right lane.
31

Turn straight onto South Ten Mile Road

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Ten Mile Road
32

Enter roundabout onto South Ten Mile Road

121 ft · 2 sec · South Ten Mile Road
33

Continue on South Ten Mile Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Ten Mile Road
34

Enter roundabout onto South Ten Mile Road

109 ft · 2 sec · South Ten Mile Road
35

Continue on South Ten Mile Road

4.8 mi · 7 min · South Ten Mile Road
36

Turn left onto West 4th Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · West 4th Street
37

Arrive at destination

West 4th Street

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 222.3 miles from Rathdrum, ID, or about 4h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 215.2 miles.

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.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Rathdrum, 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 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.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 98 miles from Rathdrum, 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.
The longest stretch is on Old Oregon Trail Highway for about 215.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

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

Warden, WA

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 222.3 miles from Rathdrum, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Old Oregon Trail Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 215.2 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Coffee Stop

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Spokane, Washington

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 31.8

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15094563931

Visit website

Caffe Capri

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Spokane, Washington

2.9 mi

Lebanon Restaurant & Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.8

Spokane, WA

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15092792124

Visit website

Sunridge Bar And Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 317.6

Baker City, Oregon

Hours: 12–9 pm

+15415234495

Desert Heat Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 158.8

Pasco, Washington

Hours: Closed

+15093164671

Visit website

Baker Truck Corral & Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 317.6

Baker City, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15415234318

The Mother Lode

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 317.6

Baker City, Oregon

Hours: Closed

+15418942931

Visit website

Delicioso Mexican Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 317.6

Baker City, Oregon

Hours: 12–8 pm

+15415239369

Visit website

Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 158.8

Pasco, Washington

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+15093800434

Visit website

Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 31.8

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15094563931

Visit website

Caffe Capri

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 31.8

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15097473088

Visit website

Ladder Coffee Roasters-Downtown

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 31.8

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+15099925258

Visit website

First Avenue Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 31.8

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+15099708185

Visit website

Indaba Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 31.8

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15094433566

Visit website

Atticus Coffee & Gifts

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.8

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+15097470336

Visit website

Meeting House Café

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Inexpensiv mile 31.8

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15099341591

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 31.8

Spokane, Washington

+15092445866

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 31.8

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 317.6

Baker City, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 31.8

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 31.8

Airway Heights, Washington

+31880109500

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 31.8

Spokane, Washington

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 31.8

Spokane, Washington

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 317.6

Baker City, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Manito Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 31.8

Spokane, Washington

+15096256200

Visit website

Baker Heritage Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 317.6

Baker City, Oregon

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15415239308

Visit website

Riverfront Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 31.8

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 6 am–12 pm

+15096256600

Visit website

Mobius Discovery Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 31.8

Spokane, Washington

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15093217121

Visit website

The Great Northern Clocktower

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 31.8

Spokane, WA

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15096256600

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 22

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.

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87.4 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in | US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

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

Toward Ritzville, Pasco
6
163.5 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in | US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail

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

Toward US 395: Kennewick, Pendleton, Columbia B...
7
192.3 mi into trip | ~3h 42m in | US 395

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

Toward US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermisto...
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436.6 mi into trip | ~8h 6m in

Take the exit toward Ten Mile Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 42 Toward Ten Mile Road
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436.9 mi into trip | ~8h 6m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$70.47 one way

$140.94 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 156 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Rathdrum, ID

Morning in Rathdrum on Saturday

Local time

10:33 AM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Kuna, ID

Morning in Kuna on Saturday

Local time

11:33 AM

MDT

Current temp

62°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 later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

17 degrees warmer 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.

What kind of drive is this?

444.7 mi in 8h 20m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 215.2 mi on Old Oregon Trail Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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.

Driving Effort 8/10

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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

87.4 mi in | ~1h 44m | via US 395

Pasco

87.4 mi in | ~1h 44m | via US 395

Pendleton

161.1 mi in | ~3h 3m | via US 395

Columbia Basin College

163.5 mi in | ~3h 7m | via US 395

Tri Cities Airport

163.5 mi in | ~3h 7m | via US 395

Hermiston

192.2 mi in | ~3h 41m | via US 395

Irrigon

192.2 mi in | ~3h 41m | via US 395

Who Is This Route For?

Solo Traveler

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

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 215.2 miles on Old Oregon Trail Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 222 miles on day one.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kuna, ID before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ID can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.3 hours each way, a round trip means 16.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Kuna, ID before the return drive.

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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