How far is Ammon, ID from Coeur d'Alene, ID?

The driving distance from Ammon, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 485.3 miles (781 km), with a travel time of about 07h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 372.3 miles (599.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
485.32 mi
07h 29m
Flight
372.32 mi
599.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
372.32 mi
Kilometers
599.19 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
485.32 mi
Kilometers
781.05 km
Drive Time
07h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coeur d'Alene
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM PDT
Return by in Ammon
Thu, Apr 23, 12:00 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ammon
2026-04-22T21:00
Arrive Coeur d'Alene
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ammon
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Ammon
241.3 mi
03h 44m
To Coeur d'Alene
244.1 mi
03h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 29 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ammon and Coeur d'Alene.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ammon and Coeur d'Alene.

  1. 1

    Start on Molen Street

    41 m · 12 sec · Molen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    753 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Sunnyside Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Holmes Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Holmes Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 17th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 17th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pancheri Drive

    1964 ft · 47 sec · Pancheri Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Utah Avenue

    776 ft · 16 sec · South Utah Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Utah Avenue

    68 m · 4 sec · South Utah Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto South Utah Avenue

    2440 ft · 58 sec · South Utah Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1513 ft · 35 sec · West Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I15 North: Roberts, Butte

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    198.2 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    275.7 mi · 4 hr 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Sherman Avenue

    1248 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Sherman Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Sherman Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1497 ft · 55 sec · North 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Garden Avenue

    42 m · 6 sec · East Garden Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Garden Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ammon and Coeur d'Alene.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
276 mi · 57%
Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 41%
East Sunnyside Road
2.85 mi · 1%
East Sherman Avenue
1.44 mi
East 17th Street
1.08 mi
South Holmes Avenue
0.98 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

276 mi · 04h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+113 mi
372.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
03h 44m from Ammon
Leave By
9:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ammon and Rain near Coeur d'Alene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ammon to Coeur d'Alene?

The road trip is about 485.3 miles (781 km) and usually takes 07h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 241.3 miles from Ammon and 244.1 miles from Coeur d'Alene.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 372.3 miles (599.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 113 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.69 one way or $133.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ammon and Coeur d'Alene, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms around Ammon and Rain near Coeur d'Alene.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ammon and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 372.32 mi (599.19 km).

Ammon

#1 Ammon

City in Idaho, United States

Population17,115
Coordinates43.4696400, -111.9666400
Altitude1437
CountryUnited States
Coeur d'Alene

#2 Coeur d'Alene

A city in Kootenai County, Idaho.

Population52,414
Coordinates47.6776800, -116.7804700
Altitude667
CountryUnited States
Start: Molen Street (-111.966641, 43.469622)
End: East Garden Avenue (-116.780472, 47.677573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 781 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.13 gal
64.83 L · about $66.69
Round trip
$133.37
34.26 gal · 129.66 L
Estimated CO2
152.2 kg one way
Round trip: 304.5 kg / 671 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $66.69 $133.37
Mid-grade $4.23 $72.48 $144.95
Premium $4.55 $77.92 $155.85
Diesel $5.41 $92.71 $185.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ammon, ID and Coeur d'Alene, ID. The current time in Ammon is 21:00:53, although it is 20:00:53 in Coeur d'Alene.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.