How far is Clark Fork, ID from Ponderay, ID?
The driving distance from Clark Fork, ID to Ponderay, ID is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clark Fork and Ponderay.
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Start on the route
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto North Stephen Street
45 m · 9 sec · North Stephen Street
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Turn left onto 4th Avenue
1633 ft · 28 sec · 4th Avenue
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Continue on ID 200
22.4 mi · 32 min · ID 200
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Birch Avenue
71 m · 10 sec · Birch Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Birch Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clark Fork and Ponderay.
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.
ID 200
Continue on ID 200
22.4 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
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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 leaving Clark Fork and Mostly Sunny near Ponderay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clark Fork to Ponderay?
The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Hope is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Clark Fork and 12.1 miles from Ponderay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clark Fork and Mostly Sunny near Ponderay.
Stop Ideas Near Hope
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 Hope.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clark Fork and Ponderay. Straight-line distance: 19.86 mi (31.96 km).
#1 Clark Fork
City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 579 |
| Coordinates | 48.1452100, -116.1757300 |
| Altitude | 637 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ponderay
City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 48.3054800, -116.5338000 |
| Altitude | 648 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponderay (-116.5338, 48.30548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
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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