How far is Eagle, ID from Rathdrum, ID?
The driving distance from Eagle, ID to Rathdrum, ID is about 439.8 miles (707.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.6 miles (459.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 31m 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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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 08h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA
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 Eagle and Rathdrum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eagle and Rathdrum.
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Start on North Eagle Road
1640 ft · 1 min · North Eagle Road
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Central Valley Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Central Valley Expressway
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Turn right onto West Chinden Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · West Chinden Boulevard
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
7 mi · 10 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Franklin Road
1191 ft · 27 sec · Franklin Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1689 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
216.7 mi · 3 hr 51 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North: Stanfield, Hermiston
1706 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Theater Lane
1368 ft · 42 sec · East Theater Lane
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
2864 ft · 39 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Turn left onto Columbia River Highway
1.1 km · 49 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 82 West, US 395 North: Kennewick, Yakima
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto McNary Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · McNary Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Continue on South US 395
1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
859 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 395
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Merge slight right
9.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Millwood
2137 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto North Mullan Road
1098 ft · 29 sec · North Mullan Road
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Continue on North Argonne Road
1982 ft · 55 sec · North Argonne Road
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Turn right onto East Trent Avenue
6.2 mi · 10 min · East Trent Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Trent Avenue
25 m · 2 sec · East Trent Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Trent Avenue
637 ft · 11 sec · East Trent Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East Trent Avenue
5.8 mi · 8 min · East Trent Avenue
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Continue on West Highway 53
8.6 mi · 12 min · West Highway 53
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Highway 53
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Eagle and Rathdrum.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
217 mi · 03h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Eagle and Mostly Sunny near Rathdrum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eagle to Rathdrum?
The road trip is about 439.8 miles (707.8 km) and usually takes 08h 15m 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?
Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 219.7 miles from Eagle and 220.2 miles from Rathdrum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.6 miles (459.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 154.2 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 $60.42 one way or $120.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Eagle and Rathdrum, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eagle and Mostly Sunny near Rathdrum.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
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 Lewiston.
Lewiston, Idaho
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eagle and Rathdrum. Straight-line distance: 285.65 mi (459.71 km).
#1 Eagle
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 29,796 |
| Coordinates | 43.6954400, -116.3540100 |
| Altitude | 782 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rathdrum
City in Koostenai County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 9,150 |
| Coordinates | 47.8124000, -116.8965900 |
| Altitude | 674 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rathdrum (-116.89659, 47.8124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 708 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 29m |
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 | $60.42 | $120.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $65.67 | $131.33 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $70.60 | $141.20 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $83.99 | $167.99 |
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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