How far is Dover, ID from Ponderay, ID?
The driving distance from Dover, ID to Ponderay, ID is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dover and Ponderay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover and Ponderay.
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Start on Mill Road
21 m · 5 sec · Mill Road
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
785 ft · 36 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto Roosevelt Avenue
1374 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto South Boyer Avenue
2808 ft · 56 sec · South Boyer Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Larch Street
18 m · 1 sec · Larch Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Larch Street
813 ft · 26 sec · Larch Street
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Turn left onto North 5th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North 5th Avenue
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1.3 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 Dover and Ponderay.
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.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
2.56 mi · 00h 05m
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 Dover and Mostly Sunny near Ponderay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dover to Ponderay?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.4 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Sandpoint is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Dover and 2.9 miles from Ponderay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:04 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dover and Mostly Sunny near Ponderay.
Stop Ideas Near Sandpoint
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 Sandpoint.
Sandpoint station
Libby
Deer Park, WA
Loon Lake, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Ponderay. Straight-line distance: 5.14 mi (8.28 km).
#1 Dover
City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 874 |
| Coordinates | 48.2515900, -116.6110300 |
| Altitude | 631 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $0.82 | $1.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $0.89 | $1.78 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $0.96 | $1.91 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.14 | $2.27 |
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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