How far is Cottonwood, ID from Ponderay, ID?
The driving distance from Cottonwood, ID to Ponderay, ID is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Latah County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cottonwood and Ponderay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cottonwood and Ponderay.
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Start on the route
30 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Front Street
27 m · 6 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto King Street
1 mi · 2 min · King Street
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Turn left
54.3 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 195 North: Moscow, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
16.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Reisenauer Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
16.8 mi · 23 min · South Washington Street
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Continue straight
111.5 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
1667 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
68 m · 15 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Birch Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · Birch Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Birch Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cottonwood and Ponderay.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Washington Street
Continue straight
111 mi · 02h 21m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cottonwood and Mostly Cloudy near Ponderay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cottonwood to Ponderay?
The road trip is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Onaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Cottonwood and 107.6 miles from Ponderay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.7 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 7:48 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.44 one way or $72.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cottonwood and Mostly Cloudy near Ponderay.
Stop Ideas Near Onaway
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 Onaway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cottonwood and Ponderay. Straight-line distance: 156.18 mi (251.35 km).
#1 Cottonwood
Town in Idaho County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 940 |
| Coordinates | 46.0484900, -116.3495900 |
| Altitude | 1066 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ponderay
City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 48.3054800, -116.5338000 |
| Altitude | 648 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponderay (-116.5338, 48.30548)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $4.81 | $36.44 | $72.89 |
| Mid-grade | $5.12 | $38.79 | $77.59 |
| Premium | $5.37 | $40.72 | $81.44 |
| Diesel | $6.40 | $48.47 | $96.95 |
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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