How far is Coeur d'Alene, ID from Idaho Falls, ID?
The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 481.3 miles (774.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 370.5 miles (596.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coeur d'Alene and Idaho Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene and Idaho Falls.
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Start on East Garden Avenue
940 ft · 43 sec · East Garden Avenue
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Turn right onto North 7th Street
1497 ft · 50 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn left onto Sherman Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Sherman Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 90 East
275.3 mi · 4 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
198 mi · 3 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 20 West: Historic Downtown, Arco
1619 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on West Broadway Street
2164 ft · 54 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South Utah Avenue
2435 ft · 50 sec · South Utah Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Utah Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · South Utah Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Utah Avenue
781 ft · 23 sec · South Utah Avenue
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Turn left onto Pancheri Drive
1930 ft · 43 sec · Pancheri Drive
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Continue on West 17th Street
3067 ft · 58 sec · West 17th Street
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Turn right onto South Boulevard
1.6 km · 3 min · South Boulevard
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Continue on Stonebrook Lane
142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane
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Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane
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Turn left onto Charleston Lane
46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coeur d'Alene and Idaho Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Coeur d'Alene and Sunny near Idaho Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coeur d'Alene to Idaho Falls?
The road trip is about 481.3 miles (774.6 km) and usually takes 07h 12m 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 239.2 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 242.1 miles from Idaho Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 370.5 miles (596.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.8 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 $66.10 one way or $132.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.9 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 Idaho Falls, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Coeur d'Alene and Sunny near Idaho Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coeur d'Alene and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 370.46 mi (596.2 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 Idaho Falls
The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.
| Population | 62,888 |
| Coordinates | 43.4665800, -112.0341400 |
| Altitude | 1434 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 775 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 00m |
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 | $66.10 | $132.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $71.84 | $143.68 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $77.24 | $154.48 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $91.90 | $183.79 |
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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