How far is Athol, ID from Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The driving distance from Athol, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Athol and Coeur d'Alene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Athol and Coeur d'Alene.
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Start on East Highway 54
2648 ft · 1 min · East Highway 54
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Take the ramp right
2253 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 23 min
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Turn left onto West Appleway Avenue
1357 ft · 29 sec · West Appleway Avenue
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Turn right onto North Government Way
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Government Way
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Turn left onto East Garden Avenue
1436 ft · 1 min · East Garden Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Garden Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Athol and Coeur d'Alene.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
East Highway 54
Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 00h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Athol and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Coeur d'Alene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Athol to Coeur d'Alene?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hayden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Athol and 10.4 miles from Coeur d'Alene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Athol and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Coeur d'Alene.
Stop Ideas Near Hayden
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rathdrum Mountain Recreation Area
Coeur D'Alene Utility Billing
City Hall- Post Falls
Athol Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hayden.
Spokane Intermodal Center
Deer Park, WA
Sandpoint station
Loon Lake, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Athol and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 18.98 mi (30.54 km).
#1 Athol
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 792 |
| Coordinates | 47.9479600, -116.7079700 |
| Altitude | 729 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coeur d'Alene
A city in Kootenai County, Idaho.
| Population | 52,414 |
| Coordinates | 47.6776800, -116.7804700 |
| Altitude | 667 |
| Country | United States |
End: Coeur d'Alene (-116.78047, 47.67768)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $2.88 | $5.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.13 | $6.26 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.37 | $6.73 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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