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

The driving distance from Blackfoot, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 503.8 miles (810.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 377.2 miles (607 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
503.79 mi
07h 47m
Flight
377.18 mi
607.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
377.18 mi
Kilometers
607.01 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
503.79 mi
Kilometers
810.77 km
Drive Time
07h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coeur d'Alene
Sun, Apr 19, 11:45 AM PDT
Return by in Blackfoot
Sun, Apr 19, 8:32 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackfoot
2026-04-19T04:57
Arrive Coeur d'Alene
Sun, Apr 19, 12:45 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:48 PM to 2:18 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
8:24 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blackfoot
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 Blackfoot
251.7 mi
03h 53m
To Coeur d'Alene
252.1 mi
03h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SE
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    49 m · 13 sec · North Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Idaho Street

    102 m · 20 sec · West Idaho Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Ash Street

    677 ft · 20 sec · North Ash Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Bridge Street

    2824 ft · 50 sec · West Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bergener Boulevard

    2185 ft · 39 sec · Bergener Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    224.1 mi · 3 hr 31 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    275.7 mi · 4 hr 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Sherman Avenue

    1248 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Sherman Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Sherman Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1497 ft · 55 sec · North 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Garden Avenue

    42 m · 6 sec · East Garden Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Garden Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackfoot 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
276 mi · 55%
Veterans Memorial Highway
224 mi · 44%
East Sherman Avenue
1.44 mi
Bergener Boulevard
0.74 mi
West Bridge Street
0.54 mi
North 4th Street
0.28 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 47m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+126.6 mi
377.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
03h 53m from Blackfoot
Leave By
8:24 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blackfoot and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light 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 Blackfoot to Coeur d'Alene?

The road trip is about 503.8 miles (810.8 km) and usually takes 07h 47m 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 251.7 miles from Blackfoot and 252.1 miles from Coeur d'Alene.

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

The direct path is about 377.2 miles (607 km), while the road route adds roughly 126.6 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 $69.22 one way or $138.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 158 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Blackfoot 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 Mostly Sunny around Blackfoot and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Coeur d'Alene.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blackfoot and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 377.18 mi (607.01 km).

Blackfoot

#1 Blackfoot

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Population12,034
Coordinates43.1904700, -112.3449800
Altitude1371
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: North Broadway Street (-112.344872, 43.190406)
End: East Garden Avenue (-116.780472, 47.677573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 811 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.78 gal
67.29 L · about $69.22
Round trip
$138.44
35.56 gal · 134.58 L
Estimated CO2
158 kg one way
Round trip: 316 kg / 697 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $69.22 $138.44
Mid-grade $4.23 $75.23 $150.45
Premium $4.55 $80.88 $161.76
Diesel $5.41 $96.23 $192.45

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Blackfoot, ID and Coeur d'Alene, ID. The current time in Blackfoot is 04:57:55, although it is 03:57:55 in Coeur d'Alene.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.