How far is Coeur d'Alene, ID from Montpelier, ID?
The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Montpelier, ID is about 610.9 miles (983.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 456.6 miles (734.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 15m.
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 Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene and Montpelier.
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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
269.3 mi · 4 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 30 East: Mc Cammon, Soda Springs, Montpelier
1579 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto East Merrill Road
31.6 mi · 38 min · East Merrill Road
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Continue straight
32.3 mi · 42 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coeur d'Alene and Montpelier.
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 Sunny leaving Coeur d'Alene and Mostly Sunny near Montpelier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coeur d'Alene to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 610.9 miles (983.1 km) and usually takes 10h 15m 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 305.2 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 305.7 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 456.6 miles (734.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 154.3 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 $83.93 one way or $167.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 191.6 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 Montpelier, 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 Mostly Sunny near Montpelier.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coeur d'Alene and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 456.55 mi (734.75 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 Montpelier
City in Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,538 |
| Coordinates | 42.3221500, -111.2977000 |
| Altitude | 1823 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montpelier (-111.2977, 42.32215)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 983 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 37m |
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 | $83.93 | $167.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $91.22 | $182.44 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $98.08 | $196.15 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $116.68 | $233.37 |
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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