How far is Coeur d'Alene, ID from Preston, ID?
The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Preston, ID is about 592.3 miles (953.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 454 miles (730.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 38m 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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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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coeur d'Alene and Preston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene and Preston.
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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
280.5 mi · 4 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 91: Downey, Preston
1582 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
34.1 mi · 42 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coeur d'Alene and Preston.
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
280 mi · 04h 25m
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 leaving Coeur d'Alene and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Preston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coeur d'Alene to Preston?
The road trip is about 592.3 miles (953.2 km) and usually takes 09h 49m 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 295.9 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 296.4 miles from Preston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 454 miles (730.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 138.3 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 $81.36 one way or $162.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 185.7 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 Preston, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coeur d'Alene and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Preston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coeur d'Alene and Preston. Straight-line distance: 454.03 mi (730.69 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 Preston
City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 5,557 |
| Coordinates | 42.0963100, -111.8766200 |
| Altitude | 1437 |
| Country | United States |
End: Preston (-111.87662, 42.09631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 953 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $81.36 | $162.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $88.43 | $176.86 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $95.07 | $190.15 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $113.11 | $226.22 |
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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