How far is Gooding, ID from Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The driving distance from Gooding, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 484 miles (778.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 342.4 miles (551.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 41m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gooding and Coeur d'Alene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gooding and Coeur d'Alene.
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Start on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue West
11.1 mi · 17 min · University Avenue West
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Take the ramp right
90.4 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cole Road, Overland Road
1061 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Cole Road
71 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto South Cole Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Cole Road
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Continue on North Cole Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · North Cole Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
1056 ft · 39 sec · North Mountain View Drive
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Turn right onto North Glenwood Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Glenwood Street
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Turn left onto West State Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West State Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward SH-55
156 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway
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Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Highway 55
16 mi · 24 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
18.5 mi · 25 min · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Main Street
45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi · 3 min · Deinhard Lane
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Continue on Boydstun Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · West Lake Street
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Turn right onto North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North Norris Avenue
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Turn left onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 195 North: Moscow, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
16.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Reisenauer Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
16.8 mi · 23 min · South Washington Street
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Continue straight
66.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min
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Take the exit right toward I 90 Business: Northwest Boulevard, I 90 Business East
566 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Northwest Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Garden Avenue
740 ft · 22 sec · West Garden Avenue
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Continue on East Garden Avenue
1436 ft · 1 min · 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 Gooding 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.
University Avenue West
Take the ramp right
90.4 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Gooding 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 Gooding to Coeur d'Alene?
The road trip is about 484 miles (778.9 km) and usually takes 08h 41m 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?
Pinehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 240.4 miles from Gooding and 243.6 miles from Coeur d'Alene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 342.4 miles (551.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 141.6 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 $66.49 one way or $132.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Gooding 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 Gooding and Rain near Coeur d'Alene.
Stop Ideas Near Pinehurst
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 Pinehurst.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gooding and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 342.46 mi (551.13 km).
#1 Gooding
City in and county seat of Gooding County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 3,446 |
| Coordinates | 42.9387900, -114.7131100 |
| Altitude | 1089 |
| 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: 779 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 02m |
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 | $66.49 | $132.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $72.27 | $144.53 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $77.70 | $155.39 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $92.44 | $184.87 |
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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