How far is Fort Hall, ID from Coeur d'Alene, ID?

The driving distance from Fort Hall, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 516.2 miles (830.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 383.8 miles (617.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
516.24 mi
07h 52m
Flight
383.81 mi
617.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
383.81 mi
Kilometers
617.69 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
516.24 mi
Kilometers
830.8 km
Drive Time
07h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coeur d'Alene
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM PDT
Return by in Fort Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 11:13 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Hall
2026-04-22T19:28
Arrive Coeur d'Alene
Thu, Apr 23, 3:20 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:53 PM to 2:23 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
8:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Hall
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 Fort Hall
258.6 mi
03h 56m
To Coeur d'Alene
257.7 mi
03h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
21 to 31 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on B Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · B Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    557 ft · 28 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Treaty Highway

    1531 ft · 32 sec · North Treaty Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Agency Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Agency Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Eagle Road

    2620 ft · 58 sec · North Eagle Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Ross Fork Road

    2650 ft · 59 sec · East Ross Fork Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1410 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    236.7 mi · 3 hr 42 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    275.7 mi · 4 hr 39 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Sherman Avenue

    1248 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Sherman Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Sherman Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1497 ft · 55 sec · North 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Garden Avenue

    42 m · 6 sec · East Garden Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Garden Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Hall 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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
276 mi · 54%
Veterans Memorial Highway
237 mi · 46%
East Sherman Avenue
1.44 mi
West Agency Road
1.02 mi
East Ross Fork Road
0.77 mi
North Eagle Road
0.5 mi
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
07h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+132.4 mi
383.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
03h 56m from Fort Hall
Leave By
8:14 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Fort Hall and 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 Fort Hall to Coeur d'Alene?

The road trip is about 516.2 miles (830.8 km) and usually takes 07h 52m 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 258.6 miles from Fort Hall and 257.7 miles from Coeur d'Alene.

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

The direct path is about 383.8 miles (617.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.4 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 $70.93 one way or $141.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 161.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Hall 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 Rain Showers around Fort Hall and Rain near Coeur d'Alene.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Hall and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 383.81 mi (617.69 km).

Fort Hall

#1 Fort Hall

City in Idaho, United States of America

Population3,201
Coordinates43.0332500, -112.4383100
Altitude1354
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: B Avenue (-112.438352, 43.03325)
End: East Garden Avenue (-116.780472, 47.677573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 831 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.22 gal
68.96 L · about $70.93
Round trip
$141.86
36.44 gal · 137.92 L
Estimated CO2
161.9 kg one way
Round trip: 323.8 kg / 714 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $70.93 $141.86
Mid-grade $4.23 $77.09 $154.18
Premium $4.55 $82.88 $165.77
Diesel $5.41 $98.61 $197.21

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 Fort Hall, ID and Coeur d'Alene, ID. The current time in Fort Hall is 19:28:00, although it is 18:28:00 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.