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

The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Emmett, ID is about 379 miles (609.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 263.2 miles (423.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 01m 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
378.95 mi
08h 00m
Flight
263.19 mi
423.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.19 mi
Kilometers
423.57 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
378.95 mi
Kilometers
609.86 km
Drive Time
08h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Emmett
Thu, Apr 23, 11:15 AM MDT
Return by in Coeur d'Alene
Thu, Apr 23, 6:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coeur d'Alene
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive Emmett
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:01 PM to 4:31 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
7:58 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
White Bird
ID

City in Idaho County, Idaho, United States

From Coeur d'Alene
189.3 mi
04h 00m
To Emmett
189.6 mi
04h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward Virginia Street

    46.6 mi · 1 hr · Virginia Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Superior Street

    43.2 mi · 53 min · Superior Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue South

    590 ft · 12 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  16. 16

    Continue on South 18th Street

    12 mi · 17 min · South 18th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    16 mi · 24 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · South Washington Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    54 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Missoula
68.1 mi · 18%
Virginia Street
46.6 mi · 12%
Superior Street
43.2 mi · 11%
South 18th Street
12 mi · 3%
Reisenauer Road
5.24 mi · 1%
Johnston Road
2.21 mi · 1%
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
08h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+115.8 mi
263.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Bird
04h 00m from Coeur d'Alene
Leave By
7:58 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Coeur d'Alene and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Emmett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 379 miles (609.9 km) and usually takes 08h 00m 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 189.3 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 189.6 miles from Emmett.

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

The direct path is about 263.2 miles (423.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 115.8 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 $52.05 one way or $104.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.8 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 Emmett, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Coeur d'Alene and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Emmett.

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 Emmett. Straight-line distance: 263.19 mi (423.57 km).

Coeur d'Alene

#1 Coeur d'Alene

A city in Kootenai County, Idaho.

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

#2 Emmett

City in Gem County, Idaho, United States

Population7,054
Coordinates43.8735000, -116.4993000
Altitude720
CountryUnited States
Start: Coeur d'Alene (-116.78047, 47.67768)
End: Emmett (-116.4993, 43.8735)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 610 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.37 gal
50.62 L · about $52.05
Round trip
$104.10
26.74 gal · 101.24 L
Estimated CO2
118.8 kg one way
Round trip: 237.6 kg / 524 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $52.05 $104.10
Mid-grade $4.23 $56.57 $113.14
Premium $4.55 $60.82 $121.64
Diesel $5.41 $72.36 $144.72

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Coeur d'Alene, ID and Emmett, ID. The current time in Coeur d'Alene is 02:14:34, although it is 03:14:34 in Emmett.

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.