Origin
Tensed, ID
Night in Tensed on Tuesday
Local time
10:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tensed, ID to Plummer, ID
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
13.5 mi
22 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tensed, ID
Shots by Kevin
Plummer, ID
Alex Khoury
Trip Overview
The drive from Tensed, ID to Plummer, ID covers 13.5 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 95, C Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on US 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 95 | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| C Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 95
— 13.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tensed, ID and Plummer, ID.
1
Start on US 95
13 mi
·
18 min
·
US 95
2
Turn left onto C Street
117 ft
·
4 sec
·
C Street
3
Arrive at destination
C Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
1 of 11 decision points cluster around mile 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
13.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
C Street
Turn left onto C Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.34 one way
$4.68 round trip
$4.41/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| premium | $4.95 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Plummer, ID
Night in Plummer on Tuesday
Local time
10:09 PM
PDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
13.5 mi in 18m, mostly highway — 13.5 mi of that is on US 95.
100% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
3 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on US 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 95 and C Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 13.5 miles in near C Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Tensed, ID to Plummer, ID is easy. At 18m with 100% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 13.5 miles (C Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,954 ft
2,547 ft
Total Climb
440 ft
Total Descent
274 ft
Highest Point
2,954 ft
~10.6 mi in
Elevation Range
407 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Tensed, ID
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 13.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (100%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on US 95. 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.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 13.5 miles (C Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plummer, 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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