How far is Challis, ID from Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The driving distance from Challis, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 362.2 miles (582.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Challis and Coeur d'Alene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Challis and Coeur d'Alene.
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Start on the route
41 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto South 7th Street
99 m · 17 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2325 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Salmon River Scenic Byway
57.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · North Salmon River Scenic Byway
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Continue on South Challis Street
2152 ft · 43 sec · South Challis Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto US 93: Missoula
135.6 mi · 2 hr 59 min
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Continue on Brooks Street
2981 ft · 1 min · Brooks Street
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Turn left onto South Reserve Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · South Reserve Street
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Turn left onto I 90 West, US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell, Coeur D' Alene
1726 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
159.1 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sherman Avenue
1248 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto East Sherman Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Sherman Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1497 ft · 55 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Garden Avenue
42 m · 6 sec · 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 Challis and Coeur d'Alene.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
159 mi · 02h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Snow Showers leaving Challis 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 Challis to Coeur d'Alene?
The road trip is about 362.2 miles (582.9 km) and usually takes 06h 43m 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?
Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.9 miles from Challis and 181.3 miles from Coeur d'Alene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.9 miles (403.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.3 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 $49.75 one way or $99.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Challis 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 Snow Showers around Challis and Rain near Coeur d'Alene.
Stop Ideas Near Pierce
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pierce.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Challis and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 250.92 mi (403.82 km).
#1 Challis
City in Custer County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,091 |
| Coordinates | 44.5046400, -114.2317300 |
| Altitude | 1601 |
| 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: East Garden Avenue (-116.780472, 47.677573)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 583 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
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 | $49.75 | $99.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $54.07 | $108.14 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $58.14 | $116.27 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $69.17 | $138.33 |
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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