How far is Coeur d'Alene, ID from Hayden, ID?
The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Hayden, ID is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene and Hayden.
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Start on East Garden Avenue
1400 ft · 1 min · East Garden Avenue
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Turn right onto North Government Way
6.1 mi · 12 min · North Government Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Government Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coeur d'Alene and Hayden.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Government Way
Turn right onto North Government Way
6.1 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain leaving Coeur d'Alene and Rain near Hayden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coeur d'Alene to Hayden?
The road trip is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dalton Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 3.6 miles from Hayden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.1 miles (9.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.93 one way or $1.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Coeur d'Alene and Rain near Hayden.
Stop Ideas Near Dalton Gardens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rathdrum Mountain Recreation Area
Coeur D'Alene Utility Billing
City Hall- Post Falls
SCOTTISH RITE TEMPLE
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dalton Gardens.
Spokane Intermodal Center
Deer Park, WA
Sandpoint station
Loon Lake, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coeur d'Alene and Hayden. Straight-line distance: 6.11 mi (9.83 km).
#1 Coeur d'Alene
A city in Kootenai County, Idaho.
| Population | 52,414 |
| Coordinates | 47.6776800, -116.7804700 |
| Altitude | 667 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hayden
City in the U.
| Population | 15,434 |
| Coordinates | 47.7660200, -116.7865800 |
| Altitude | 697 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Government Way (-116.786504, 47.766019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $0.93 | $1.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.02 | $2.03 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.09 | $2.18 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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