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

The driving distance from Chubbuck, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 524.9 miles (844.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 389.7 miles (627.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 46m 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
524.89 mi
07h 53m
Flight
389.72 mi
627.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
389.72 mi
Kilometers
627.19 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
524.89 mi
Kilometers
844.73 km
Drive Time
07h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coeur d'Alene
Thu, Apr 30, 9:29 AM PDT
Return by in Chubbuck
Thu, Apr 30, 6:22 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chubbuck
2026-04-30T02:36
Arrive Coeur d'Alene
Thu, Apr 30, 10:29 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:53 PM to 2:23 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
8:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chubbuck
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 Chubbuck
262.2 mi
03h 56m
To Coeur d'Alene
262.7 mi
03h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NNE
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Yellowstone Avenue

    3016 ft · 59 sec · Yellowstone Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls

    3046 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    244.5 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    275.7 mi · 4 hr 39 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Sherman Avenue

    1248 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Sherman Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Sherman Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1497 ft · 55 sec · North 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Garden Avenue

    42 m · 6 sec · East Garden Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Garden Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chubbuck 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
276 mi · 53%
Idaho Falls
245 mi · 47%
Yellowstone Avenue
1.55 mi
East Sherman Avenue
1.44 mi
North 4th Street
0.28 mi
Sherman Avenue
0.24 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 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+135.2 mi
389.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
03h 56m from Chubbuck
Leave By
8:14 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Chubbuck and Sunny near Coeur d'Alene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 524.9 miles (844.7 km) and usually takes 07h 53m 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 262.2 miles from Chubbuck and 262.7 miles from Coeur d'Alene.

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

The direct path is about 389.7 miles (627.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 135.2 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 $72.10 one way or $144.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chubbuck 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 Sunny around Chubbuck and Sunny near Coeur d'Alene.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chubbuck and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 389.72 mi (627.19 km).

Chubbuck

#1 Chubbuck

City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States

Population15,588
Coordinates42.9207500, -112.4660900
Altitude1363
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: Yellowstone Avenue (-112.466375, 42.92075)
End: East Garden Avenue (-116.780472, 47.677573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 845 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.52 gal
70.11 L · about $72.10
Round trip
$144.20
37.04 gal · 140.22 L
Estimated CO2
164.6 kg one way
Round trip: 329.2 kg / 726 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $72.10 $144.20
Mid-grade $4.23 $78.36 $156.72
Premium $4.55 $84.25 $168.49
Diesel $5.41 $100.23 $200.46

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chubbuck, ID and Coeur d'Alene, ID. The current time in Chubbuck is 02:36:44, although it is 01:36:44 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.