How far is Coeur d'Alene, ID from Payette, ID?
The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Payette, ID is about 350.1 miles (563.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.8 miles (400.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 35m 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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Town in Idaho County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coeur d'Alene and Payette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene and Payette.
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Start on East Garden Avenue
1400 ft · 1 min · East Garden Avenue
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Continue on West Garden Avenue
777 ft · 24 sec · West Garden Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard
3127 ft · 1 min · Northwest Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
831 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
82.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Continue on North Main Street
535 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Jackson Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Reisenauer Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road
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Turn right
22.9 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Missoula, Boise
68.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn right onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road
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Turn right
76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Virginia Street
46.6 mi · 1 hr · Virginia Street
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Turn left onto Superior Street
42.6 mi · 51 min · Superior Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue North
2742 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
1417 ft · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
18 m · 3 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coeur d'Alene and Payette.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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82.3 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Coeur d'Alene and Mostly Cloudy near Payette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coeur d'Alene to Payette?
The road trip is about 350.1 miles (563.5 km) and usually takes 07h 17m 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?
Cottonwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.9 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 175.2 miles from Payette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.8 miles (400.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.3 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 $48.12 one way or $96.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.8 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 Payette, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Coeur d'Alene and Mostly Cloudy near Payette.
Stop Ideas Near Cottonwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coeur d'Alene and Payette. Straight-line distance: 248.81 mi (400.42 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 Payette
City in Idaho
| Population | 7,727 |
| Coordinates | 44.0782200, -116.9337700 |
| Altitude | 655 |
| Country | United States |
End: Payette (-116.93377, 44.07822)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 563 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $48.12 | $96.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $52.30 | $104.59 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $56.23 | $112.45 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $66.89 | $133.78 |
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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