How far is Coeur d'Alene, ID from Malad City, ID?
The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Malad City, ID is about 582.2 miles (936.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 438.9 miles (706.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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
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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 Malad City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene and Malad City.
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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
303.4 mi · 4 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 38: Malad
2109 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on 50 North
1731 ft · 30 sec · 50 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
67 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Bannock Street
2208 ft · 41 sec · Bannock Street
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Turn right onto 200 West
965 ft · 42 sec · 200 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 200 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coeur d'Alene and Malad City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 15 South
Merge slight left
303 mi · 04h 46m
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 Sunny leaving Coeur d'Alene and Sunny near Malad City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coeur d'Alene to Malad City?
The road trip is about 582.2 miles (936.9 km) and usually takes 09h 30m 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 290.9 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 291.3 miles from Malad City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 438.9 miles (706.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 143.3 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 $79.96 one way or $159.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.5 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 Malad City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Coeur d'Alene and Sunny near Malad City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coeur d'Alene and Malad City. Straight-line distance: 438.87 mi (706.29 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 Malad City
City in and county seat of Oneida County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,137 |
| Coordinates | 42.1915900, -112.2508000 |
| Altitude | 1387 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malad City (-112.2508, 42.19159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 937 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 15m |
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 | $79.96 | $159.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $86.90 | $173.81 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $93.44 | $186.87 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $111.16 | $222.32 |
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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