How far is Driggs, ID from Coeur d'Alene, ID?

The driving distance from Driggs, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 496.8 miles (799.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 386.4 miles (621.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
496.83 mi
08h 07m
Flight
386.44 mi
621.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
386.44 mi
Kilometers
621.92 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
496.83 mi
Kilometers
799.57 km
Drive Time
08h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coeur d'Alene
Tue, May 5, 10:08 AM PDT
Return by in Driggs
Tue, May 5, 7:15 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Driggs
2026-05-05T03:01
Arrive Coeur d'Alene
Tue, May 5, 11:08 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:07 PM to 2:37 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Driggs
8:00 PM MDT
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 Driggs
259 mi
04h 03m
To Coeur d'Alene
237.9 mi
04h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
44°F
Tuesday

Chance Light Snow

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NNE
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Little Avenue

    23 m · 10 sec · West Little Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    2773 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Highway 33

    7.7 mi · 11 min · North Highway 33

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    32.8 mi · 49 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East 9th North

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 9th North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1469 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Yellowstone Highway

    4.9 mi · 5 min · Yellowstone Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg

    1481 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg

    82 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    19.2 mi · 29 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward Butte

    970 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    173.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    275.7 mi · 4 hr 39 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Sherman Avenue

    1248 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Sherman Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Sherman Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1497 ft · 55 sec · North 4th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Garden Avenue

    42 m · 6 sec · East Garden Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Garden Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
276 mi · 56%
Veterans Memorial Highway
174 mi · 35%
South Main Street
32.8 mi · 7%
West Main Street
19.2 mi · 4%
North Highway 33
7.68 mi · 2%
Yellowstone Highway
4.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

276 mi · 04h 39m

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 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+110.4 mi
386.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 03m from Driggs
Leave By
7:46 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Snow leaving Driggs and Sunny near Coeur d'Alene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 496.8 miles (799.6 km) and usually takes 08h 07m 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 259 miles from Driggs and 237.9 miles from Coeur d'Alene.

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

The direct path is about 386.4 miles (621.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.4 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 MDT. 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 $68.24 one way or $136.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Driggs and Coeur d'Alene, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Driggs and Sunny near Coeur d'Alene.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Driggs and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 386.44 mi (621.92 km).

Driggs

#1 Driggs

City in Teton County, Idaho, United States

Population1,817
Coordinates43.7232500, -111.1113300
Altitude1862
CountryUnited States
Coeur d'Alene

#2 Coeur d'Alene

A city in Kootenai County, Idaho.

Population52,414
Coordinates47.6776800, -116.7804700
Altitude667
CountryUnited States
Start: West Little Avenue (-111.111338, 43.723084)
End: East Garden Avenue (-116.780472, 47.677573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 800 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.53 gal
66.36 L · about $68.24
Round trip
$136.49
35.06 gal · 132.72 L
Estimated CO2
155.8 kg one way
Round trip: 311.6 kg / 687 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $68.24 $136.49
Mid-grade $4.23 $74.17 $148.34
Premium $4.55 $79.74 $159.49
Diesel $5.41 $94.87 $189.74

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Driggs, ID and Coeur d'Alene, ID. The current time in Driggs is 03:01:13, although it is 02:01:13 in Coeur d'Alene.

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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.