How far is Coeur d'Alene, ID from Sugar City, ID?

The driving distance from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Sugar City, ID is about 476 miles (766 km), with a travel time of about 08h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 357.5 miles (575.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
475.95 mi
08h 00m
Flight
357.5 mi
575.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
357.5 mi
Kilometers
575.34 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
475.95 mi
Kilometers
765.96 km
Drive Time
08h 00m

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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 08h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sugar City
Sun, May 31, 9:14 AM MDT
Return by in Coeur d'Alene
Sun, May 31, 4:15 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coeur d'Alene
2026-05-31T00:14
Arrive Sugar City
Sun, May 31, 8:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:01 PM to 4:31 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
7:58 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
237.7 mi
04h 00m
To Sugar City
238.2 mi
04h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    173.6 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 33: Mud Lake, Rexburg

    1111 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 1500 North

    19.4 mi · 29 min · East 1500 North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward US 20

    2211 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yellowstone Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Yellowstone Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Sugar City, Salem

    1435 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    2376 ft · 53 sec · West Center Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Austin Avenue

    16 m · 2 sec · North Austin Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Austin Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 East
275 mi · 58%
I 15 South
174 mi · 37%
East 1500 North
19.4 mi · 4%
Yellowstone Highway
4.39 mi · 1%
Sherman Avenue
1.15 mi
West Center Street
0.45 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
08h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+118.5 mi
357.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 00m from Coeur d'Alene
Leave By
7:58 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Coeur d'Alene and Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sugar City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 476 miles (766 km) and usually takes 08h 00m 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 237.7 miles from Coeur d'Alene and 238.2 miles from Sugar City.

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

The direct path is about 357.5 miles (575.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 118.5 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 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 $65.36 one way or $130.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149.2 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 Sugar City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Coeur d'Alene and Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sugar City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coeur d'Alene and Sugar City. Straight-line distance: 357.5 mi (575.34 km).

Coeur d'Alene

#1 Coeur d'Alene

A city in Kootenai County, Idaho.

Population52,414
Coordinates47.6776800, -116.7804700
Altitude667
CountryUnited States
Sugar City

#2 Sugar City

City in Madison County, Idaho, United States

Population1,452
Coordinates43.8729700, -111.7483000
Altitude1492
CountryUnited States
Start: Coeur d'Alene (-116.78047, 47.67768)
End: Sugar City (-111.7483, 43.87297)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 766 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.79 gal
63.57 L · about $65.36
Round trip
$130.73
33.58 gal · 127.14 L
Estimated CO2
149.2 kg one way
Round trip: 298.4 kg / 658 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $65.36 $130.73
Mid-grade $4.23 $71.04 $142.08
Premium $4.55 $76.38 $152.76
Diesel $5.41 $90.87 $181.73

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 · May 31, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Coeur d'Alene, ID and Sugar City, ID. The current time in Coeur d'Alene is 00:14:23, although it is 01:14:23 in Sugar City.

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.