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

The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Buhl, ID is about 570.9 miles (918.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 364.4 miles (586.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 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
570.83 mi
10h 19m
Flight
364.42 mi
586.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
364.42 mi
Kilometers
586.48 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
570.83 mi
Kilometers
918.66 km
Drive Time
10h 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 10h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buhl
Thu, Apr 30, 3:45 PM MDT
Return by in Coeur d'Alene
Fri, May 1, 1:04 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coeur d'Alene
2026-04-30T04:26
Arrive Buhl
Thu, Apr 30, 2:45 PM PDT
Route Timing
10h 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
5:19 PM to 6:49 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
3:22 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
Pinehurst
ID

City in Shoshone County

From Coeur d'Alene
285.1 mi
05h 09m
To Buhl
285.7 mi
05h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Garden Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec · East Garden Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · North 4th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward Spokane

    34.1 mi · 40 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton

    3076 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  9. 9

    Continue on North US 395

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395

  10. 10

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    23.7 mi · 27 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon

    912 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon

    52 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Columbia River Highway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Columbia River Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2864 ft · 44 sec · North 1st Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Theater Lane

    1368 ft · 41 sec · East Theater Lane

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit left toward US 395 North: Stanfield

    2590 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

    215.2 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    21.7 mi · 25 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 46: Wendell

    1959 ft · 50 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South 1950 East

    4.8 mi · 7 min · South 1950 East

  28. 28

    Continue on East 3500 South

    4.3 mi · 6 min · East 3500 South

  29. 29

    Continue on North 1500 East Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · North 1500 East Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2706 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    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 Buhl.

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
31 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Oregon Trail Highway
215 mi · 38%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
129 mi · 23%
Spokane
90.8 mi · 16%
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 13%
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
23.7 mi · 4%
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
8.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old Oregon Trail Highway

Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

215 mi · 03h 48m

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
10h 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+206.5 mi
364.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinehurst
05h 09m from Coeur d'Alene
Leave By
3:22 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coeur d'Alene and Sunny near Buhl.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 570.9 miles (918.7 km) and usually takes 10h 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?

Pinehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 285.1 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 285.7 miles from Buhl.

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

The direct path is about 364.4 miles (586.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 206.5 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 $78.41 one way or $156.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 179 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 Buhl, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coeur d'Alene and Sunny near Buhl.

Stop Ideas Near Pinehurst

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

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

BUS

McCall, Idaho

42 mi away
147 North 3rd St.
BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

77 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coeur d'Alene and Buhl. Straight-line distance: 364.42 mi (586.48 km).

Coeur d'Alene

#1 Coeur d'Alene

A city in Kootenai County, Idaho.

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

#2 Buhl

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States

Population4,507
Coordinates42.5990700, -114.7594900
Altitude1149
CountryUnited States
Start: Coeur d'Alene (-116.78047, 47.67768)
End: Buhl (-114.75949, 42.59907)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 919 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.14 gal
76.25 L · about $78.41
Round trip
$156.81
40.28 gal · 152.5 L
Estimated CO2
179 kg one way
Round trip: 358 kg / 789 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $78.41 $156.81
Mid-grade $4.23 $85.21 $170.42
Premium $4.55 $91.62 $183.23
Diesel $5.41 $109.00 $218.00

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Coeur d'Alene, ID and Buhl, ID. The current time in Coeur d'Alene is 04:26:36, although it is 05:26:36 in Buhl.

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.