How far is Coeur d'Alene, ID from Spirit Lake, ID?
The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Spirit Lake, ID is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Koostenai 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 Spirit Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene and Spirit Lake.
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Start on East Garden Avenue
42 m · 8 sec · East Garden Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · North 4th Street
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Take the ramp left toward Spokane
5.2 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1671 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
130 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto North Highway 41
7.5 mi · 12 min · North Highway 41
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Turn left onto West Highway 53 / North Highway 41
1439 ft · 39 sec · West Highway 53 / North Highway 41
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Turn right onto North Highway 41
10.2 mi · 15 min · North Highway 41
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Continue on North 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · North 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coeur d'Alene and Spirit Lake.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Highway 41
Turn right onto North Highway 41
10.2 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Coeur d'Alene and Mostly Sunny near Spirit Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coeur d'Alene to Spirit Lake?
The road trip is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rathdrum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 13 miles from Spirit Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coeur d'Alene and Mostly Sunny near Spirit Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Rathdrum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rathdrum Mountain Recreation Area
Coeur D'Alene Utility Billing
City Hall- Post Falls
Athol Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rathdrum.
Spokane Intermodal Center
Deer Park, WA
Sandpoint station
Loon Lake, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coeur d'Alene and Spirit Lake. Straight-line distance: 20.36 mi (32.76 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 Spirit Lake
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,533 |
| Coordinates | 47.9662900, -116.8685300 |
| Altitude | 783 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spirit Lake (-116.86853, 47.96629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.92 | $9.85 |
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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