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

The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Rupert, ID is about 596 miles (959.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 380.7 miles (612.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
596.04 mi
09h 45m
Flight
380.75 mi
612.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
380.75 mi
Kilometers
612.75 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
596.04 mi
Kilometers
959.24 km
Drive Time
09h 45m

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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 09h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rupert
Thu, Apr 23, 8:23 AM MDT
Return by in Coeur d'Alene
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coeur d'Alene
2026-04-22T21:37
Arrive Rupert
Thu, Apr 23, 7:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
09h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:46 PM to 6:16 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:28 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coeur d'Alene
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Coeur d'Alene
297.7 mi
04h 52m
To Rupert
298.3 mi
04h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 28 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Garden Avenue

    940 ft · 43 sec · East Garden Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 7th Street

    1497 ft · 50 sec · North 7th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sherman Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sherman Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 East

    275.3 mi · 4 hr 37 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls

    2694 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    244.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls

    1 km · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 77, ID 25: Rupert, Declo

    888 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 25

  12. 12

    Continue on South 200 East

    2.5 mi · 4 min · South 200 East

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Baseline Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Baseline Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East 8th Street South

    1230 ft · 22 sec · East 8th Street South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oneida Street

    36 m · 4 sec · Oneida Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 8th Street South

    2765 ft · 1 min · East 8th Street South

  17. 17

    Turn left

    62 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
275 mi · 46%
I 15 South
245 mi · 41%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 11%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4.83 mi · 1%
South 200 East
2.46 mi
East Baseline Road
1.71 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
09h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+215.3 mi
380.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 52m from Coeur d'Alene
Leave By
4:28 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Coeur d'Alene and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Rupert.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 596 miles (959.2 km) and usually takes 09h 45m 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 297.7 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 298.3 miles from Rupert.

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

The direct path is about 380.7 miles (612.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 215.3 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 $81.87 one way or $163.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 186.9 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 Rupert, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Coeur d'Alene and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Rupert.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coeur d'Alene and Rupert. Straight-line distance: 380.75 mi (612.75 km).

Coeur d'Alene

#1 Coeur d'Alene

A city in Kootenai County, Idaho.

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

#2 Rupert

City in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States

Population5,893
Coordinates42.6190800, -113.6772300
Altitude1267
CountryUnited States
Start: Coeur d'Alene (-116.78047, 47.67768)
End: Rupert (-113.67723, 42.61908)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 959 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.03 gal
79.62 L · about $81.87
Round trip
$163.74
42.06 gal · 159.24 L
Estimated CO2
186.9 kg one way
Round trip: 373.8 kg / 824 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $81.87 $163.74
Mid-grade $4.23 $88.98 $177.96
Premium $4.55 $95.67 $191.33
Diesel $5.41 $113.81 $227.63

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Coeur d'Alene, ID and Rupert, ID. The current time in Coeur d'Alene is 21:37:54, although it is 22:37:54 in Rupert.

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.