Origin
Kuna, ID
Evening in Kuna on Saturday
Local time
8:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kuna, ID to Emmett, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kuna, ID
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Emmett, ID
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion in the Mountain West, the 31.2-mile journey from Kuna to Emmett is a straightforward transit that takes about 47 minutes to complete. This trip is best suited as a simple day outing, as the distance is short enough that you will not need an overnight stay. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the drive. You will primarily navigate via Emmett Highway, South Black Cat Road, and North Ten Mile Road to reach your destination. Because both Kuna and Emmett are located within Idaho, you will remain in the same region throughout the trip. It is a practical, no-fuss route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Emmett Highway | 13.5 mi | 17m |
| South Black Cat Road | 7 mi | 12m |
| North Ten Mile Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Central Valley Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| West Amity Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Chinden Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Johns Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West 4th Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Emmett Highway
— 13.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kuna, ID and Emmett, ID.
1
Start on West 4th Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West 4th Street
2
Turn right onto North Ten Mile Road
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
North Ten Mile Road
3
Enter roundabout onto West Amity Road
212 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Amity Road
4
Continue on West Amity Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Amity Road
5
Turn right onto South Black Cat Road
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
South Black Cat Road
6
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Chinden Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto ID 16
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Valley Expressway
8
Continue on ID 16
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Emmett Highway
9
Turn right onto South Johns Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
11
Continue on South Johns Avenue
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
12
Enter roundabout onto East 4th Street
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 4th Street
13
Continue on East 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East 4th Street
14
Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Hayes Avenue
15
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
177 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 2nd Street
16
Turn left
48 ft
·
3 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 31.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
North Ten Mile Road
Turn right onto North Ten Mile Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
West Amity Road
Enter roundabout onto West Amity Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
30.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
South Johns Avenue
Enter roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
31.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
East 2nd Street
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
31.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.89 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.57 | $11.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Emmett, ID
Evening in Emmett on Saturday
Local time
8:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
32°F
Partly Cloudy
E 5 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 1:24AM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 1:24AM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
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
30 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
47m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 7% of the route consisting of highway travel, you will spend most of your time navigating local roads that require your full attention. The longest uninterrupted section you will encounter is a 13.5-mile stretch on Emmett Highway, which provides the most consistent pace of the trip. As you transition between the various local roads, the driving environment shifts frequently, keeping you engaged behind the wheel. The route is designed for those who prefer navigating regional roads over high-speed highway driving.
Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on Emmett Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 around 0.7 miles in near North Ten Mile Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 47m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (North Ten Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (West Amity Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.2 miles (South Johns Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,786 ft
2,375 ft
Total Climb
261 ft
Total Descent
579 ft
Highest Point
2,786 ft
~24.7 mi in
Elevation Range
412 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on Emmett Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 0.7 miles (North Ten Mile Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.5 miles (West Amity Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 30.2 miles (South Johns Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Emmett, ID before heading back.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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