How far is Chubbuck, ID from Sandpoint, ID?

The driving distance from Chubbuck, ID to Sandpoint, ID is about 569.9 miles (917.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 419.4 miles (674.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 03m 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
569.85 mi
09h 31m
Flight
419.35 mi
674.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
419.35 mi
Kilometers
674.88 km
Flight Time
00h 50m

Driving Distance

Road route
569.85 mi
Kilometers
917.08 km
Drive Time
09h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sandpoint
Thu, Apr 23, 8:43 AM PDT
Return by in Chubbuck
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chubbuck
2026-04-23T00:11
Arrive Sandpoint
Thu, Apr 23, 9:43 AM MDT
Route Timing
09h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:32 PM to 4:02 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
4:56 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
284.7 mi
04h 45m
To Sandpoint
285.1 mi
04h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 25 mph WSW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chubbuck and Sandpoint.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chubbuck and Sandpoint.

  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

    278.5 mi · 4 hr 42 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1277 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    42.8 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1895 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto East Superior Street

    702 ft · 12 sec · East Superior Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South 1st Avenue

    1921 ft · 34 sec · South 1st Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Cedar Street

    1381 ft · 27 sec · Cedar Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 5th Avenue

    55 m · 6 sec · North 5th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chubbuck and Sandpoint.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
280 mi · 49%
Idaho Falls
245 mi · 43%
Yellowstone Avenue
1.55 mi
South 1st Avenue
0.36 mi
Cedar Street
0.26 mi
East Superior Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

278 mi · 04h 42m

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
09h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+150.5 mi
419.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 45m from Chubbuck
Leave By
4:56 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Chubbuck and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandpoint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chubbuck to Sandpoint?

The road trip is about 569.9 miles (917.1 km) and usually takes 09h 31m 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 284.7 miles from Chubbuck and 285.1 miles from Sandpoint.

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

The direct path is about 419.4 miles (674.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 150.5 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 $78.29 one way or $156.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chubbuck and Sandpoint, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Chubbuck and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sandpoint.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chubbuck and Sandpoint. Straight-line distance: 419.35 mi (674.88 km).

Chubbuck

#1 Chubbuck

City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States

Population15,588
Coordinates42.9207500, -112.4660900
Altitude1363
CountryUnited States
Sandpoint

#2 Sandpoint

City in Idaho

Population8,931
Coordinates48.2765900, -116.5532500
Altitude639
CountryUnited States
Start: Chubbuck (-112.46609, 42.92075)
End: Sandpoint (-116.55325, 48.27659)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 917 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.11 gal
76.12 L · about $78.29
Round trip
$156.58
40.22 gal · 152.24 L
Estimated CO2
178.7 kg one way
Round trip: 357.4 kg / 788 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $78.29 $156.58
Mid-grade $4.23 $85.09 $170.17
Premium $4.55 $91.48 $182.96
Diesel $5.41 $108.84 $217.67

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 Chubbuck, ID and Sandpoint, ID. The current time in Chubbuck is 00:11:39, although it is 23:11:39 in Sandpoint.

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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.