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

The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Ammon, ID is about 484.7 miles (780 km), with a travel time of about 07h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 372.3 miles (599.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
484.66 mi
07h 19m
Flight
372.32 mi
599.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
372.32 mi
Kilometers
599.19 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
484.66 mi
Kilometers
779.98 km
Drive Time
07h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ammon
Thu, Apr 23, 7:46 AM MDT
Return by in Coeur d'Alene
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coeur d'Alene
2026-04-22T23:26
Arrive Ammon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:46 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:19 PM to 3:49 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coeur d'Alene
8:00 PM PDT
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 Coeur d'Alene
240.8 mi
03h 39m
To Ammon
243.8 mi
03h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
50°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Garden Avenue

    940 ft · 43 sec · East Garden Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1497 ft · 52 sec · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sherman Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sherman Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 East

    275.3 mi · 4 hr 37 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls

    2694 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    198 mi · 3 hr 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 20 West: Historic Downtown, Arco

    1619 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    2164 ft · 54 sec · West Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Utah Avenue

    2435 ft · 50 sec · South Utah Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Utah Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · South Utah Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South Utah Avenue

    781 ft · 23 sec · South Utah Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Pancheri Drive

    1930 ft · 43 sec · Pancheri Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on West 17th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West 17th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Holmes Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Holmes Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Sunnyside Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Sunnyside Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    753 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Molen Street

    41 m · 6 sec · Molen Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Molen Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coeur d'Alene and Ammon.

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
275 mi · 57%
I 15 South
198 mi · 41%
East Sunnyside Road
2.85 mi · 1%
Sherman Avenue
1.15 mi
West 17th Street
1.07 mi
South Holmes Avenue
0.98 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 East

Take the ramp right toward I 90 East

275 mi · 04h 37m

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 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+112.4 mi
372.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
03h 39m from Coeur d'Alene
Leave By
9:22 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Coeur d'Alene and Light Rain Likely near Ammon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 484.7 miles (780 km) and usually takes 07h 19m 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 240.8 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 243.8 miles from Ammon.

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

The direct path is about 372.3 miles (599.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.4 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 PDT. 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 $66.57 one way or $133.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Coeur d'Alene and Ammon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Coeur d'Alene and Light Rain Likely near Ammon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coeur d'Alene and Ammon. Straight-line distance: 372.32 mi (599.19 km).

Coeur d'Alene

#1 Coeur d'Alene

A city in Kootenai County, Idaho.

Population52,414
Coordinates47.6776800, -116.7804700
Altitude667
CountryUnited States
Ammon

#2 Ammon

City in Idaho, United States

Population17,115
Coordinates43.4696400, -111.9666400
Altitude1437
CountryUnited States
Start: East Garden Avenue (-116.780472, 47.677573)
End: Molen Street (-111.966641, 43.469622)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 780 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.1 gal
64.74 L · about $66.57
Round trip
$133.14
34.2 gal · 129.48 L
Estimated CO2
152 kg one way
Round trip: 303.9 kg / 670 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $66.57 $133.14
Mid-grade $4.23 $72.35 $144.70
Premium $4.55 $77.79 $155.58
Diesel $5.41 $92.55 $185.09

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 Coeur d'Alene, ID and Ammon, ID. The current time in Coeur d'Alene is 23:26:59, although it is 00:26:59 in Ammon.

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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.