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

The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to McCall, ID is about 272.2 miles (438.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.19 mi
05h 44m
Flight
193.91 mi
312.06 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Coeur d'Alene.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.91 mi
Kilometers
312.06 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.19 mi
Kilometers
438.05 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McCall
Sun, May 3, 7:01 AM MDT
Return by in Coeur d'Alene
Sun, May 3, 11:45 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coeur d'Alene
2026-05-03T00:16
Arrive McCall
Sun, May 3, 6:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:44 PM to 2:44 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:32 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coeur d'Alene
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Culdesac
ID

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States

From Coeur d'Alene
136 mi
02h 52m
To McCall
136.2 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Turn left

    12 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Missoula
68.1 mi · 25%
Reisenauer Road
5.24 mi · 2%
Johnston Road
2.21 mi · 1%
North Jackson Street
1.8 mi · 1%
Northwest Boulevard
0.75 mi
East Garden Avenue
0.27 mi
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

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.3 mi
193.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Culdesac
02h 52m from Coeur d'Alene
Leave By
5:32 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coeur d'Alene and Sunny near McCall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 272.2 miles (438.1 km) and usually takes 05h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Culdesac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 136.2 miles from McCall.

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

The direct path is about 193.9 miles (312.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.3 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:32 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.41 one way or $74.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.4 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 McCall, 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 McCall.

Stop Ideas Near Culdesac

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Culdesac, 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 Culdesac.

BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

26 mi away
1920 Highway 128
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

47 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

56 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

65 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coeur d'Alene and McCall. Straight-line distance: 193.91 mi (312.06 km).

Coeur d'Alene

#1 Coeur d'Alene

A city in Kootenai County, Idaho.

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

#2 McCall

City in Valley County, Idaho, United States

Population3,597
Coordinates44.9110100, -116.0987400
Altitude1528
CountryUnited States
Start: Coeur d'Alene (-116.78047, 47.67768)
End: McCall (-116.09874, 44.91101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 438 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.61 gal
36.36 L · about $37.41
Round trip
$74.82
19.22 gal · 72.72 L
Estimated CO2
85.4 kg one way
Round trip: 170.8 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $37.41 $74.82
Mid-grade $4.23 $40.66 $81.32
Premium $4.55 $43.72 $87.43
Diesel $5.41 $52.01 $104.02

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 · May 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Coeur d'Alene, ID and McCall, ID. The current time in Coeur d'Alene is 00:16:59, although it is 01:16:59 in McCall.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.