Idaho Falls to Moses Lake: Road Trip Guide & Distance

433.3 miles 697.4 km · straight line
520 miles estimated 836.9 km · driving distance
10h 28min estimated drive time
$50 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Idaho Falls from Moses Lake?

The distance from Idaho Falls to Moses Lake is 433.3 miles (697.4 km) as the crow flies. Moses Lake is located NW of Idaho Falls. By car, the driving distance is approximately 520 miles, taking about 10h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Idaho Falls in Idaho and Moses Lake in Washington.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Idaho Falls and Moses Lake. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Idaho Falls to Moses Lake

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 28min $50 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 34min $42–$78* Budget
Train ~9h 57min $62–$182* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Idaho Falls & Moses Lake

Quick Facts

Idaho Falls
43.47°N, 112.03°W
America/Boise
1434m elevation
Moses Lake
47.13°N, 119.28°W
America/Los_Angeles
326m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients