How far is Coeur d'Alene, ID from Bonners Ferry, ID?

The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Bonners Ferry, ID is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.58 mi
01h 39m
Flight
73.23 mi
117.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.23 mi
Kilometers
117.85 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.58 mi
Kilometers
124.86 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bonners Ferry
Fri, Apr 17, 8:07 PM PDT
Return by in Coeur d'Alene
Fri, Apr 17, 9:46 PM 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 Bonners Ferry
Fri, Apr 17, 8:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coeur d'Alene
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Dover
ID

City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States

From Coeur d'Alene
38.8 mi
00h 49m
To Bonners Ferry
38.8 mi
00h 49m

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
52°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Garden Avenue

    1400 ft · 1 min · East Garden Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Government Way

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Government Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Appleway Avenue

    1305 ft · 26 sec · West Appleway Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    75.5 mi · 1 hr 34 min

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
5 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Government Way
1.59 mi · 2%
East Garden Avenue
0.27 mi
West Appleway Avenue
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

75.5 mi · 01h 34m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
73.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 49m from Coeur d'Alene
Leave By
3:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coeur d'Alene and Mostly Sunny near Bonners Ferry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.6 miles (124.9 km) and usually takes 01h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 38.8 miles from Bonners Ferry.

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

The direct path is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.67 one way or $21.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coeur d'Alene and Mostly Sunny near Bonners Ferry.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dover, 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 Dover.

RAIL

Sandpoint station

450 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Deer Park, WA

73 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

78 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road
RAIL

Libby

80 mi away
100 Mineral Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coeur d'Alene and Bonners Ferry. Straight-line distance: 73.23 mi (117.85 km).

Coeur d'Alene

#1 Coeur d'Alene

A city in Kootenai County, Idaho.

Population52,414
Coordinates47.6776800, -116.7804700
Altitude667
CountryUnited States
Bonners Ferry

#2 Bonners Ferry

City in Idaho

Population2,637
Coordinates48.6913300, -116.3163100
Altitude578
CountryUnited States
Start: Coeur d'Alene (-116.78047, 47.67768)
End: Bonners Ferry (-116.31631, 48.69133)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.36 L · about $10.67
Round trip
$21.33
5.48 gal · 20.72 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.67 $21.33
Mid-grade $4.23 $11.59 $23.19
Premium $4.55 $12.46 $24.93
Diesel $5.41 $14.83 $29.66

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

There is no time difference between Coeur d'Alene and Bonners Ferry. The current time is 18:28:17.

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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.