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

The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Orofino, ID is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
155.07 mi
03h 20m
Flight
86.41 mi
139.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.41 mi
Kilometers
139.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.07 mi
Kilometers
249.56 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orofino
Tue, May 5, 1:04 PM PDT
Return by in Coeur d'Alene
Tue, May 5, 4:24 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coeur d'Alene
2026-05-05T09:43
Arrive Orofino
Tue, May 5, 1:04 PM PDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:18 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
Moscow
ID

City in Idaho, USA

From Coeur d'Alene
77.4 mi
01h 40m
To Orofino
77.6 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East

    33.8 mi · 39 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    1221 ft · 28 sec · Michigan Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Street

    21 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12 East
33.8 mi · 22%
Missoula
7.55 mi · 5%
Reisenauer Road
5.24 mi · 3%
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
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.7 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moscow
01h 40m from Coeur d'Alene
Leave By
10:18 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coeur d'Alene and Sunny near Orofino.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km) and usually takes 03h 20m 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?

Moscow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 77.6 miles from Orofino.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.7 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 10:18 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.29 one way or $42.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coeur d'Alene and Sunny near Orofino.

Stop Ideas Near Moscow

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

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

BUS

Moscow, Idaho

120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

13 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
BUS

Colfax, Washington

32 mi away
610 South Main St.
BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

34 mi away
1920 Highway 128

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coeur d'Alene and Orofino. Straight-line distance: 86.41 mi (139.06 km).

Coeur d'Alene

#1 Coeur d'Alene

A city in Kootenai County, Idaho.

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

#2 Orofino

City in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States

Population3,099
Coordinates46.4793500, -116.2551400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Coeur d'Alene (-116.78047, 47.67768)
End: Orofino (-116.25514, 46.47935)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.71 L · about $21.29
Round trip
$42.59
10.94 gal · 41.42 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.29 $42.59
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.14 $46.29
Premium $4.55 $24.88 $49.77
Diesel $5.41 $29.60 $59.21

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Coeur d'Alene and Orofino. The current time is 09:43:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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