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

The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Blackfoot, ID is about 503.1 miles (809.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 377.2 miles (607 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
503.06 mi
08h 15m
Flight
377.18 mi
607.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
377.18 mi
Kilometers
607.01 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
503.06 mi
Kilometers
809.6 km
Drive Time
08h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackfoot
Sat, Apr 18, 3:43 AM MDT
Return by in Coeur d'Alene
Sat, Apr 18, 10:59 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coeur d'Alene
2026-04-17T18:28
Arrive Blackfoot
Sat, Apr 18, 2:43 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:15 PM to 4:45 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
7:30 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
251.3 mi
04h 07m
To Blackfoot
251.8 mi
04h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
46°F
Friday

Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Garden Avenue

    940 ft · 43 sec · East Garden Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1497 ft · 50 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

    224 mi · 3 hr 30 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Aberdeen

    1439 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bergener Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Bergener Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    137 m · 8 sec · West Bridge Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West Judicial Street

    2260 ft · 44 sec · West Judicial Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Ash Street

    673 ft · 20 sec · South Ash Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Pacific Street

    102 m · 14 sec · West Pacific Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    48 m · 12 sec · North Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
275 mi · 55%
I 15 South
225 mi · 45%
Sherman Avenue
1.15 mi
Bergener Boulevard
0.64 mi
West Judicial Street
0.43 mi
North 7th Street
0.28 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
08h 15m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+125.9 mi
377.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 07m from Coeur d'Alene
Leave By
7:30 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coeur d'Alene and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Blackfoot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 503.1 miles (809.6 km) and usually takes 08h 15m 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 251.3 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 251.8 miles from Blackfoot.

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

The direct path is about 377.2 miles (607 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.9 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 $69.10 one way or $138.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 157.7 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 Blackfoot, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coeur d'Alene and Slight Chance Snow Showers near Blackfoot.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coeur d'Alene and Blackfoot. Straight-line distance: 377.18 mi (607.01 km).

Coeur d'Alene

#1 Coeur d'Alene

A city in Kootenai County, Idaho.

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

#2 Blackfoot

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Population12,034
Coordinates43.1904700, -112.3449800
Altitude1371
CountryUnited States
Start: Coeur d'Alene (-116.78047, 47.67768)
End: Blackfoot (-112.34498, 43.19047)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 810 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.75 gal
67.2 L · about $69.10
Round trip
$138.20
35.5 gal · 134.4 L
Estimated CO2
157.7 kg one way
Round trip: 315.5 kg / 696 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $69.10 $138.20
Mid-grade $4.23 $75.10 $150.20
Premium $4.55 $80.74 $161.49
Diesel $5.41 $96.06 $192.13

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Coeur d'Alene, ID and Blackfoot, ID. The current time in Coeur d'Alene is 18:28:18, although it is 19:28:18 in Blackfoot.

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.