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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Snow
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.
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Start on West Little Avenue
23 m · 10 sec · West Little Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2773 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Highway 33
7.7 mi · 11 min · North Highway 33
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Continue on South Main Street
32.8 mi · 49 min · South Main Street
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Continue on East 9th North
1.1 km · 1 min · East 9th North
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Take the ramp left
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yellowstone Highway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Yellowstone Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
82 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
19.2 mi · 29 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward Butte
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
173.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula
2808 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
275.7 mi · 4 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sherman Avenue
1248 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto East Sherman Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Sherman Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1497 ft · 55 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Garden Avenue
42 m · 6 sec · East Garden Avenue
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Driggs
City in Teton County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,817 |
| Coordinates | 43.7232500, -111.1113300 |
| Altitude | 1862 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coeur d'Alene
A city in Kootenai County, Idaho.
| Population | 52,414 |
| Coordinates | 47.6776800, -116.7804700 |
| Altitude | 667 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Garden Avenue (-116.780472, 47.677573)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 800 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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