How far is Coeur d'Alene, ID from Lincoln, ID?
The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Lincoln, ID is about 480.4 miles (773.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 370 miles (595.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 54m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 57m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coeur d'Alene and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene and Lincoln.
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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
197.5 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Airport, Idaho Falls
1580 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Grandview Drive
916 ft · 30 sec · Grandview Drive
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Continue on Rigby Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Rigby Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Science Center Drive
1042 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
121 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Science Center Drive
1522 ft · 29 sec · Science Center Drive
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Continue on East Anderson Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Anderson Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lincoln Road
42 m · 2 sec · East Lincoln Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lincoln Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Lincoln Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Ammon Road
81 m · 5 sec · North Ammon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Ammon Road
558 ft · 11 sec · North Ammon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ammon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coeur d'Alene and Lincoln.
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.
Sunny leaving Coeur d'Alene and Sunny near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coeur d'Alene to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 480.4 miles (773.1 km) and usually takes 07h 57m 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 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 241.4 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 370 miles (595.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.4 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 $82.51 one way or $165.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.6 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 Lincoln, 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 Lincoln.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coeur d'Alene and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 370 mi (595.46 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 Lincoln
Situated in eastern Idaho's Bonneville County at an altitude of 4757 feet, this census-designated place lies immediately east of Idaho Falls in the Snake River Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.5129700, -111.9644100 |
| Altitude | 1450 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-111.96441, 43.51297)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 773 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 59m |
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 | $4.87 | $82.51 | $165.03 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $87.95 | $175.91 |
| Premium | $5.46 | $92.46 | $184.92 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $107.67 | $215.33 |
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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