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

The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Boise, ID is about 382.7 miles (615.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.2 miles (454.1 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
382.72 mi
07h 19m
Flight
282.18 mi
454.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.18 mi
Kilometers
454.13 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
382.72 mi
Kilometers
615.93 km
Drive Time
07h 19m

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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 07h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boise
Mon, Apr 20, 2:49 PM MDT
Return by in Coeur d'Alene
Mon, Apr 20, 9:09 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coeur d'Alene
2026-04-20T06:30
Arrive Boise
Mon, Apr 20, 1:49 PM 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
White Bird
ID

City in Idaho County, Idaho, United States

From Coeur d'Alene
189.5 mi
03h 39m
To Boise
193.2 mi
03h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 2:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Garden Avenue

    1400 ft · 1 min · East Garden Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on West Garden Avenue

    777 ft · 24 sec · West Garden Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard

    3127 ft · 1 min · Northwest Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    831 ft · 31 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    82.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    535 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Jackson Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · North Jackson Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Reisenauer Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    22.9 mi · 33 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Missoula, Boise

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Johnston Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Boydstun Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Deinhard Lane

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Deinhard Lane

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · South 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Continue on ID 55

    18.5 mi · 25 min · ID 55

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 55

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 55

  19. 19

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Horseshoe Bend Road

  20. 20

    Continue on ID 55

    2 mi · 5 min · ID 55

  21. 21

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 55

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55

  23. 23

    Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway

  24. 24

    Continue on North Horseshoe Bend Road

    8.9 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East State Street

    5.4 mi · 10 min · East State Street

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on West State Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · West State Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North 6th Street

    2057 ft · 1 min · North 6th Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    80 m · 8 sec · West Front Street

  29. 29

    Turn right

    17 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Missoula
68.1 mi · 18%
South 3rd Street
45.6 mi · 12%
ID 55
20.5 mi · 5%
Highway 55
15 mi · 4%
North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.87 mi · 2%
Payette River Scenic Byway
5.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

82.3 mi · 01h 44m

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
+100.5 mi
282.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Bird
03h 39m from Coeur d'Alene
Leave By
9:22 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Coeur d'Alene and Mostly Sunny near Boise.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 382.7 miles (615.9 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?

White Bird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.5 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 193.2 miles from Boise.

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

The direct path is about 282.2 miles (454.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.5 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 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 $52.56 one way or $105.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120 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 Boise, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Coeur d'Alene and Mostly Sunny near Boise.

Stop Ideas Near White Bird

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Bird, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Bird.

BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

23 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)
BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

92 mi away
1920 Highway 128
BUS

McCall, Idaho

95 mi away
147 North 3rd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coeur d'Alene and Boise. Straight-line distance: 282.18 mi (454.13 km).

Coeur d'Alene

#1 Coeur d'Alene

A city in Kootenai County, Idaho.

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

#2 Boise

The capital of Idaho.

Population228,959
Coordinates43.6135000, -116.2034500
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
Start: East Garden Avenue (-116.780472, 47.677573)
End: (-116.203299, 43.613424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 616 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.5 gal
51.12 L · about $52.56
Round trip
$105.11
27 gal · 102.24 L
Estimated CO2
120 kg one way
Round trip: 239.9 kg / 529 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $52.56 $105.11
Mid-grade $4.23 $57.12 $114.24
Premium $4.55 $61.41 $122.82
Diesel $5.41 $73.06 $146.12

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 20, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Coeur d'Alene, ID and Boise, ID. The current time in Coeur d'Alene is 06:30:34, although it is 07:30:34 in Boise.

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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.