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

Fastest route

The distance from Emmett, Idaho (zip code 83617) to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho is approximately 378 miles (608 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 6 hours and 33 minutes.

Directions

  1. Head south toward E 3rd St.
  2. Turn left onto S Washington Ave.
  3. Turn right to stay on ID-52 W.
  4. Follow US-95 N, Hwy 95, and US-95 N to Northwest Blvd in Coeur d'Alene.
  5. Take the exit toward Downtown/Coeur d'Alene from US-95 N.
  6. Turn right onto US-95 N/S 16th St.
  7. Continue to follow US-95 N, then turn left onto Johnston Rd/Old Hwy 95.
  8. Slight right to stay on US-95 N (signs for Moscow/Coeur D' Alene).
  9. Finally, merge onto Northwest Blvd.

Tips & Suggestions

  • 🚗 Plan your departure time: Since the destination is in a different time zone, consider the time zone change and plan accordingly.
  • 🛣️ Use ID-52 W: Follow ID-52 W for a smoother journey.
  • ⛽ Refuel along the way: Make sure to fill up your tank before embarking on the trip.
  • 🚧 Check for road closures: Before starting the journey, check for any road closures or construction that may affect your route.
  • 🍽️ Pack snacks and water: Be prepared with some refreshments to stay energized during the drive.
  • 📱 GPS or map: Keep a GPS or map handy to avoid getting lost and to navigate easily.
  • 🚙 Rest stops: Take regular breaks during the long drive to stretch and rest.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
381.54 mi
07h 00m
Flight
263.19 mi
423.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
263.19 mi
Kilometers
423.57 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
381.54 mi
Kilometers
614.03 km
Drive Time
07h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coeur d'Alene
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM PDT
Return by in Emmett
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emmett
2026-04-23T03:21
Arrive Coeur d'Alene
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:00 PM to 1:30 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
10:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Emmett
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
White Bird
ID

City in Idaho County, Idaho, United States

From Emmett
189.1 mi
03h 30m
To Coeur d'Alene
192.4 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph WNW
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    54 m · 13 sec · East 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    1.4 km · 3 min · South Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    16 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    12 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto 2nd Avenue South

    590 ft · 14 sec · 2nd Avenue South

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South 16th Street

    34.7 mi · 42 min · South 16th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Railroad Street

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Railroad Street

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Superior Street

    111 m · 12 sec · Superior Street

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Central Boulevard

    46.6 mi · 1 hr · East Central Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Norris Avenue

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North Norris Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Johnston Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 195 North: Moscow, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    16.6 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Reisenauer Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Washington Street

    16.8 mi · 23 min · South Washington Street

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    66.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward I 90 Business: Northwest Boulevard, I 90 Business East

    566 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Northwest Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Northwest Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Garden Avenue

    740 ft · 20 sec · West Garden Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on East Garden Avenue

    1436 ft · 1 min · East Garden Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Garden Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Emmett 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Washington Street
83 mi · 22%
North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 20%
East Central Boulevard
46.6 mi · 12%
South 16th Street
34.7 mi · 9%
US 195 North
23.3 mi · 6%
Railroad Street
8.49 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Norris Avenue

Turn left onto North Norris Avenue

76.4 mi · 01h 27m

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
07h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+118.3 mi
263.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Bird
03h 30m from Emmett
Leave By
10:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Emmett and Chance Light Rain near Coeur d'Alene.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 381.5 miles (614 km) and usually takes 07h 00m 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?

White Bird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189.1 miles from Emmett and 192.4 miles from Coeur d'Alene.

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

The direct path is about 263.2 miles (423.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 118.3 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 $52.40 one way or $104.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 119.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Emmett 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Emmett and Chance Light Rain near Coeur d'Alene.

Stop Ideas Near White Bird

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White Bird, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Bird.

BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

23 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)
BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

92 mi away
1920 Highway 128
BUS

McCall, Idaho

95 mi away
147 North 3rd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Emmett and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 263.19 mi (423.57 km).

Emmett

#1 Emmett

City in Gem County, Idaho, United States

Population7,054
Coordinates43.8735000, -116.4993000
Altitude720
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: (-116.499386, 43.873501)
End: East Garden Avenue (-116.780472, 47.677573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 614 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.46 gal
50.96 L · about $52.40
Round trip
$104.80
26.92 gal · 101.92 L
Estimated CO2
119.6 kg one way
Round trip: 239.2 kg / 527 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $52.40 $104.80
Mid-grade $4.23 $56.95 $113.90
Premium $4.55 $61.23 $122.46
Diesel $5.41 $72.85 $145.69

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 · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Emmett, ID and Coeur d'Alene, ID. The current time in Emmett is 03:21:00, although it is 02:21:00 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.