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

The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Driggs, ID is about 517.7 miles (833.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 386.4 miles (621.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 04m 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
517.72 mi
09h 02m
Flight
386.44 mi
621.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
386.44 mi
Kilometers
621.92 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
517.72 mi
Kilometers
833.19 km
Drive Time
09h 02m

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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 09h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Driggs
Tue, May 5, 1:14 PM MDT
Return by in Coeur d'Alene
Tue, May 5, 9:16 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coeur d'Alene
2026-05-05T03:11
Arrive Driggs
Tue, May 5, 12:14 PM PDT
Route Timing
09h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:02 PM to 5:32 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
5:56 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
258.6 mi
04h 31m
To Driggs
259.2 mi
04h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
44°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    173.6 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 33: Mud Lake, Rexburg

    1111 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 1500 North

    19.4 mi · 29 min · East 1500 North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward US 20

    2211 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yellowstone Highway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Yellowstone Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 33 East: Driggs, Jackson

    2383 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 9th North

    33.3 mi · 49 min · East 9th North

  13. 13

    Continue on West Highway 33

    7.7 mi · 11 min · West Highway 33

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    2773 ft · 51 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Little Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · West Little Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Little Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
275 mi · 53%
I 15 South
174 mi · 34%
East 9th North
33.3 mi · 6%
East 1500 North
19.4 mi · 4%
West Highway 33
7.68 mi · 1%
Yellowstone Highway
4.69 mi · 1%
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
09h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+131.3 mi
386.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 31m from Coeur d'Alene
Leave By
5:56 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coeur d'Alene and Chance Light Snow near Driggs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 517.7 miles (833.2 km) and usually takes 09h 02m 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 258.6 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 259.2 miles from Driggs.

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

The direct path is about 386.4 miles (621.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 131.3 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 $71.13 one way or $142.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.4 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 Driggs, 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 Chance Light Snow near Driggs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coeur d'Alene and Driggs. Straight-line distance: 386.44 mi (621.92 km).

Coeur d'Alene

#1 Coeur d'Alene

A city in Kootenai County, Idaho.

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

#2 Driggs

City in Teton County, Idaho, United States

Population1,817
Coordinates43.7232500, -111.1113300
Altitude1862
CountryUnited States
Start: Coeur d'Alene (-116.78047, 47.67768)
End: Driggs (-111.11133, 43.72325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 833 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.27 gal
69.15 L · about $71.13
Round trip
$142.25
36.54 gal · 138.3 L
Estimated CO2
162.4 kg one way
Round trip: 324.7 kg / 716 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $71.13 $142.25
Mid-grade $4.23 $77.30 $154.60
Premium $4.55 $83.11 $166.22
Diesel $5.41 $98.88 $197.75

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 · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Coeur d'Alene, ID and Driggs, ID. The current time in Coeur d'Alene is 03:11:48, although it is 04:11:48 in Driggs.

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.