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Trip from Hayden, ID to Kuna, ID
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 24m
Distance
452.3 mi
728 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$80
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 17m
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6 AM
8h 24m
8 AM
8h 39m
10 AM
8h 29m
12 PM
8h 28m
3 PM
8h 30m
5 PM
8h 39m
8 PM
8h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hayden, ID
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Kuna, ID
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Trip Overview
Hayden to Kuna is 452.3 miles and takes about 8h 24m via Old Oregon Trail Highway and I 90, with a fuel budget near $73 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Idaho, traversing the Mountain West region from north to south. The majority of the drive utilizes surface roads, offering a more local feel compared to a pure interstate experience. With a recommended two days for the trip, you'll have ample time to break up the drive and avoid feeling rushed. Consider this route if you prefer a less highway-intensive way to travel between these two points in Idaho.
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
226.2 miles from Hayden, 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 |
| I 90 | 90.2 mi | 1h 39m |
| Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway | 73.7 mi | 1h 19m |
| Lewis and Clark Trail Highway | 23.7 mi | 26m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| Umatilla-Stanfield Highway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| South Ten Mile Road | 6.9 mi | 11m |
| Lewis and Clark Trail | 5.7 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
Old Oregon Trail Highway
— 215.2 mi, about 3h 48m
Traffic on I-84
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 110 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,896 veh/hr typical · worst 2,203
Quietest
2 AM
~122 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
15.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hayden, ID and Kuna, ID.
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Start on North Government Way
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1 min
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North Government Way
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Turn right onto West Honeysuckle Avenue
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23 sec
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West Honeysuckle Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 95
3.6 mi
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6 min
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US 95
4
Take the exit onto I 90
34 mi
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39 min
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I 90
5
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395
57 mi
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1 hr
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I 90; US 395
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
74 mi
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1 hr 19 min
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Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
Toward Ritzville, Pasco
7
Take the exit onto US 395
0.6 mi
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1 min
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US 395
Toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
8
Merge onto I 182; US 12; US 395
1.9 mi
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2 min
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Lewis and Clark Trail
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
3.8 mi
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5 min
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Lewis and Clark Trail
Toward US 395: Kennewick, Pendleton, Columbia Basin College, Tri Cities Airport
10
Continue on US 395
1.1 mi
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2 min
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North US 395
11
Continue on US 395
24 mi
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26 min
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Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
12
Take the exit onto US 395
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22 sec
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US 395
Toward US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395
171 ft
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10 sec
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US 395
Toward US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
14
Turn left onto US 395; US 730
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57 sec
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Columbia River Highway
15
Turn right onto US 395
3.8 mi
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4 min
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Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
16
Continue on US 395
0.5 mi
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44 sec
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North 1st Street
17
Turn left onto East Theater Lane
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40 sec
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East Theater Lane
18
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Northeast 4th Street
19
Turn left onto US 395
3.2 mi
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3 min
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Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
20
Continue on US 395
2.0 mi
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2 min
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North Main Street
21
Continue on US 395
1.4 mi
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1 min
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Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
22
Take the exit onto US 395
0.5 mi
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1 min
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US 395
Toward US 395 North: Stanfield
23
Merge onto I 84; US 30; US 395
215 mi
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3 hr 48 min
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Old Oregon Trail Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30
0.7 mi
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47 sec
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Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
25
Continue on I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30
14 mi
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16 min
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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36 sec
Exit 42
Toward Ten Mile Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
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16 sec
Use the right lane.
28
Turn straight onto South Ten Mile Road
1.1 mi
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1 min
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South Ten Mile Road
29
Enter roundabout onto South Ten Mile Road
121 ft
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2 sec
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South Ten Mile Road
30
Continue on South Ten Mile Road
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Ten Mile Road
31
Enter roundabout onto South Ten Mile Road
109 ft
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2 sec
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South Ten Mile Road
32
Continue on South Ten Mile Road
4.8 mi
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7 min
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South Ten Mile Road
33
Turn left onto West 4th Street
0.7 mi
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2 min
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West 4th Street
34
Arrive at destination
West 4th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 8h 24m estimated drive time, splitting this into two days is a sensible approach. You could aim to cover roughly half the distance on day one, making your second day's drive more relaxed. Plan your overnight stop around the halfway point, allowing for flexibility. Watch your fuel levels, especially when on the longer stretches of Old Oregon Trail Highway where services might be more spaced out. If you decide to tackle it in one day, an early start is recommended to make the most of daylight hours and avoid late-night driving.
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 226.2 miles from Hayden, 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 100 miles or 1h 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 226.2 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 226.2 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 13m
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 Hayden, 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 Hayden, ID
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Kuna, ID
Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 miles from Hayden, 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.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
226 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 Athena, OROvernight Options
Night 1
226 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Athena, OR after about 226 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 226.2 miles from Hayden, 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 226 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.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Broadway Flying J Travel Plaza
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Rest Area
0 mi from route
Viewpoint, I-84 Eastbound
0 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Deadman Pass Rest Area I-84 Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Deadman Pass Rest Area I-84 Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Baker Valley Rest Area Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Baker Valley Rest Area Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Sprague Lake Westbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Sprague Lake Eastbound Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Huetter Rest Area, I-90 Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Huetter Rest Area, I-90 Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Ontario Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Baker Truck Corral
0.1 mi from route
Charles Reynolds Rest Area I-84 Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Weatherby Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Charles Reynolds Rest Area I-84 Westbound
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Arrowhead Travel Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.7 mi from route
Stanfield Rest Area I-84 Westbound
1.7 mi from route
Stanfield Rest Area I-84 Eastbound
1.7 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 95.1 and 444.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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95.1 mi into trip
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~1h 48m in
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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
171.2 mi into trip
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~3h 11m in
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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
200 mi into trip
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~3h 46m in
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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...
7
444.2 mi into trip
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~8h 10m 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
6
444.6 mi into trip
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~8h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$79.51 one way
$159.02 round trip
$4.47/gal
25.4 MPG avg
158 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $83.14 | $166.28 |
| premium | $4.99 | $88.86 | $177.71 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $95.27 | $190.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 158.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $47 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 135.7 | 1 | $47.49 | $21.71 |
| Efficient EV | 113.1 | 1 | $39.58 | $18.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 180.9 | 2 | $63.32 | $28.95 |
Gas CO2
158 kg
EV CO2
53 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.
Origin
Hayden, ID
Afternoon in Hayden on Wednesday
Local time
12:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Rain Showers
N 7 mph
32% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Kuna, ID
Afternoon in Kuna on Wednesday
Local time
1:05 PM
MDT
Current temp
78°F
Sunny
NW 7 to 10 mph
0% chance
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
14 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 24m 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?
You'll spend about 21% of your time on highways, meaning most of this 452.3-mile route is on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 215.2 miles on Old Oregon Trail Highway. Expect a significant amount of rural cruising, especially after you transition away from I 90. The profile indicates mostly surface roads, so anticipate more frequent intersections and varying speed limits as you navigate through towns and countryside.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
34 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 95.1 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 21 significant decision points across 452.3 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 95.1 miles (US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 171.2 miles (US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 200 miles (US 395): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,813 ft
556 ft
Total Climb
4,441 ft
Total Descent
4,028 ft
Highest Point
3,813 ft
~235.3 mi in
Elevation Range
3,256 ft
Notable High Points
3,813 ft at ~235.3 miles
+1,098 ft prominence
3,355 ft at ~294.1 miles
+640 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hayden, ID and Kuna, ID, road signs point toward Ritzville, Pasco, Pendleton, Columbia Basin College, Tri Cities Airport and Hermiston - among others.
Ritzville
95.1 mi in
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~1h 48m
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via US 395
Pasco
95.1 mi in
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~1h 48m
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via US 395
Pendleton
168.7 mi in
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~3h 7m
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via US 395
Columbia Basin College
171.2 mi in
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~3h 11m
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via US 395
Tri Cities Airport
171.2 mi in
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~3h 11m
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via US 395
Hermiston
199.8 mi in
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~3h 46m
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via US 395
Irrigon
199.8 mi in
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~3h 46m
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via US 395
About the Cities
Starting in Hayden, ID
Full guide →Arriving in Kuna, ID
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Lilyquist-Christianson Building — commercial building in Kuna, Idaho
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 24m 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 226 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 37 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 37 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 95.1 miles (US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 171.2 miles (US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 200 miles (US 395): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.4 hours each way, a round trip means 16.8 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 US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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