How far is Coeur d'Alene, ID from Salmon, ID?
The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Salmon, ID is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 00m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coeur d'Alene and Salmon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene and Salmon.
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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 · 52 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
159.4 mi · 2 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Hamilton
1236 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto North Reserve Street
5.3 mi · 9 min · North Reserve Street
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Turn right onto Brooks Street
2981 ft · 1 min · Brooks Street
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Continue on Bitteroot Road
3 mi · 4 min · Bitteroot Road
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Continue on US Highway 93 South
128.1 mi · 2 hr 49 min · US Highway 93 South
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Continue on Salmon River Scenic Byway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Salmon River Scenic Byway
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Turn left onto Courthouse Drive
149 m · 8 sec · Courthouse Drive
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Continue on Main Street
791 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Saint Charles Street
63 m · 9 sec · South Saint Charles Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Saint Charles Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coeur d'Alene and Salmon.
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
159 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Coeur d'Alene and Chance Rain Showers near Salmon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coeur d'Alene to Salmon?
The road trip is about 303.1 miles (487.8 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?
Mullan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.4 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 151.7 miles from Salmon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.3 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:00 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.66 one way or $83.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.1 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 Salmon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Coeur d'Alene and Chance Rain Showers near Salmon.
Stop Ideas Near Mullan
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mullan.
Libby
Sandpoint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coeur d'Alene and Salmon. Straight-line distance: 220.77 mi (355.3 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 Salmon
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 3,169 |
| Coordinates | 45.1757500, -113.8959000 |
| Altitude | 1202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salmon (-113.8959, 45.17575)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 488 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
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 | $41.66 | $83.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $45.27 | $90.54 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $48.67 | $97.35 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $57.91 | $115.82 |
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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