Moscow, ID to Hailey, ID is 437.5 miles and takes about 9h 8m via US 95, with a fuel budget near $73 and enough daylight to finish in a day if you start early. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, offering a straightforward path through Idaho. With a recommended two days for the drive, you can comfortably break up the 437.5 miles. It’s a practical option if you’re looking to move between two points in Idaho without extensive detours.
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
218.8 miles from Moscow, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 95
167.4 mi
3h 19m
South 3rd Street
45.6 mi
1h 1m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
44.3 mi
42m
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
42.2 mi
49m
Sun Valley Highway
40.8 mi
47m
ID 55
31.1 mi
46m
Highway 55
15 mi
20m
ID 75
14.4 mi
21m
Longest stretch:
US 95
— 167.4 mi, about 3h 19m
Traffic on I-84
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 118 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,667 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,176
Quietest
2 AM
~191 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Moscow, ID and Hailey, ID.
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Start on ID 8
0.1 mi·31 sec·East 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto US 95; ID 8
1.6 mi·4 min·South Jackson Street
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Reisenauer Road
5.2 mi·6 min·Reisenauer Road
4
Turn right onto US 95
23 mi·32 min·US 95
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 95
68 mi·1 hr 19 min·US 95
Toward Missoula, BoiseUse the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Johnston Road
7
Turn right onto US 95
76 mi·1 hr 26 min·US 95
8
Turn left onto ID 55
11 mi·16 min·ID 55
9
Turn right onto Boydstun Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Boydstun Street
10
Continue on East Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi·2 min·East Deinhard Lane
11
Turn right onto ID 55
46 mi·1 hr 1 min·South 3rd Street
12
Continue on ID 55
18 mi·25 min·ID 55
13
Continue on ID 55
13 mi·17 min·Highway 55
14
Continue on ID 55
1.3 mi·1 min·Horseshoe Bend Road
15
Continue on ID 55
2.0 mi·5 min·ID 55
16
Continue on ID 55
0.4 mi·29 sec·Horseshoe Bend Road
17
Continue on ID 55
2.4 mi·3 min·Highway 55
18
Continue on ID 55
5.9 mi·7 min·Payette River Scenic Byway
19
Continue on ID 55
8.9 mi·12 min·North Horseshoe Bend Road
20
Turn left onto ID 44
2.4 mi·3 min·East State Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Turn right onto ID 44
1.7 mi·3 min·North Glenwood Street
22
Turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
0.2 mi·38 sec·North Mountain View Drive
23
Turn right onto North Cole Road
2.6 mi·5 min·North Cole Road
Use the left lane.
24
Continue on South Cole Road
1.2 mi·2 min·South Cole Road
25
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 84 EastUse the left lane.
26
Merge onto I 84; US 30
44 mi·42 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit onto US 20
0.4 mi·55 sec·Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Exit 95Toward US 20, I 84 Business: Mountain Home, Fairfield
28
Continue on I 84 Business; US 20
0.1 mi·10 sec·Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
29
Continue on I 84 Business; US 20
41 mi·47 min·Sun Valley Highway
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on US 20
42 mi·48 min·Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
31
Turn left onto ID 75
14 mi·21 min·ID 75
32
Arrive at destination
ID 75
Trip Plan
Given the 9h 8m estimated driving time, splitting this trip over two days is recommended for a more relaxed pace. Plan to make your two suggested stops strategically to break up the 437.5 miles. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 167.4 miles on US 95, so fuel up before entering that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the highway portions, as services can be spread out.
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 218.8 miles from Moscow, ID, or about 4h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 167.4 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 96 miles or 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 218.8 miles or 4h 36m 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 218.8 miles or 4h 36m
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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hailey, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Moscow, 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 Moscow, ID
Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hailey, ID
Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4.6 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 96 miles from Moscow, 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 US 95 for about 167.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 340.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 95; ID 8 / South Jackson Street
Turn left onto US 95; ID 8 / South Jackson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
29.8 mi into trip|~44m in|US 95
Keep slight left at fork onto US 95 toward Missoula, Boise
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward Missoula, Boise
5
287.4 mi into trip|~6h 10m in|ID 44 / East State Street
Turn left onto ID 44 / East State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
295.5 mi into trip|~6h 27m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 84 East
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340.2 mi into trip|~7h 11m in|US 20 / Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Take the exit onto US 20 / Idaho Medal of Honor Highway toward US 20, I 84 Business: Mountain Home, Fairfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 95
Toward US 20, I 84 Business: Mountain Home, Fai...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$83.59 one way
$167.18 round trip
$4.85/gal25.4 MPG avg153 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$5.18
$89.22
$178.44
premium
$5.44
$93.77
$187.54
diesel
$6.38
$109.82
$219.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$84
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 153.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
131.3
1
$45.94
$21.00
Efficient EV
109.4
1
$38.28
$17.50
EV Truck/SUV
175
2
$61.25
$28.00
Gas CO2
153 kg
EV CO2
51 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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Moscow, ID
Morning
in Moscow on Saturday
Local time
9:33 AM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Hailey, ID
Morning
in Hailey on Saturday
Local time
10:33 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Partly Cloudy
NNW 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
28°F
Cascade, ID
219 mi in
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
7 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
9h 8m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Nez Perce National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Since time immemorial, the valleys, prairies, mountains, and plateaus of the inland northwest have been home to the nimíipuu (Nez Perce) people. Extremely resilient, they survived the settling of the...
21 mi from route
~53 min detour
Free
near mile 90.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend a good portion of this 437.5-mile drive on highways, with 52% of the route utilizing them. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 167.4 miles on US 95. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving, with the transition happening at various points along the 437.5 miles. The drive includes segments of faster travel mixed with slower sections on surface roads.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 167.4 mi on US 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 95; ID 8 / South Jackson Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 437.5 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 95; ID 8 / South Jackson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles (US 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 287.4 miles (ID 44 / East State Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mountain driving with significant elevation changes
5,506 ft775 ft
Total Climb
9,166 ft
Total Descent
6,422 ft
Highest Point
5,506 ft
~375 mi in
Elevation Range
4,731 ft
Notable High Points
5,043 ft at ~187.5 miles+306 ft prominence
5,506 ft at ~375 miles+492 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Moscow, ID and Hailey, ID, road signs point toward Missoula, Boise and Fairfield.
Moscow is a city in North Central Idaho with a population of around 22,000 people, an agricultural center and the home of the University of Idaho. The surrounding area is generally referred to as the Moscow-Pullman area -- Pullman is a city in Washington, that is fairly symbiotic with Moscow. They are 8 mi (13 km) apart.
Top landmarks
•W. J. McConnell House — historic house in Moscow, Idaho, USA
•First Methodist Church — church building in Moscow, United States of America
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 167.4 miles on US 95. 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 219 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 10 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hailey, 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 10 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 0.1 miles (US 95; ID 8 / South Jackson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles (US 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 287.4 miles (ID 44 / East State Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Nez Perce National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.1 hours each way, a round trip means 18.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hailey, ID before the return drive.
