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

The driving distance from Iona, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 482.2 miles (776 km), with a travel time of about 07h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 370.2 miles (595.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
482.2 mi
07h 36m
Flight
370.23 mi
595.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
370.23 mi
Kilometers
595.82 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
482.2 mi
Kilometers
776.03 km
Drive Time
07h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coeur d'Alene
Wed, May 13, 4:32 AM PDT
Return by in Iona
Wed, May 13, 1:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iona
2026-05-12T21:55
Arrive Coeur d'Alene
Wed, May 13, 5:32 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:37 PM to 2:07 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
8:46 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Iona
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 Iona
241.3 mi
03h 48m
To Coeur d'Alene
240.8 mi
03h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Olson Avenue

    129 m · 20 sec · Olson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Iona Road

    2979 ft · 1 min · East Iona Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Iona Road

    39 m · 2 sec · East Iona Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Iona Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Iona Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Iona Road

    33 m · 2 sec · East Iona Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Iona Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Iona Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 5th East

    1031 ft · 27 sec · North 5th East

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Rigby Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Rigby Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1397 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    197.6 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    275.7 mi · 4 hr 39 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Sherman Avenue

    1248 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Sherman Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Sherman Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1497 ft · 55 sec · North 4th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Garden Avenue

    42 m · 6 sec · East Garden Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Garden Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Iona 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
276 mi · 57%
Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 41%
East Iona Road
4.59 mi · 1%
Rigby Highway
2.19 mi
East Sherman Avenue
1.44 mi
North 5th East
0.52 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 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+112 mi
370.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
03h 48m from Iona
Leave By
8:46 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Iona and Mostly 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 Iona to Coeur d'Alene?

The road trip is about 482.2 miles (776 km) and usually takes 07h 36m 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 241.3 miles from Iona and 240.8 miles from Coeur d'Alene.

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

The direct path is about 370.2 miles (595.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 112 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 $66.26 one way or $132.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Iona 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 Sunny around Iona and Mostly Sunny near Coeur d'Alene.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iona and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 370.23 mi (595.82 km).

Iona

#1 Iona

City in Idaho, United States

Population2,354
Coordinates43.5263000, -111.9330200
Altitude1458
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: Olson Avenue (-111.932812, 43.526304)
End: East Garden Avenue (-116.780472, 47.677573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 776 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.02 gal
64.41 L · about $66.26
Round trip
$132.52
34.04 gal · 128.82 L
Estimated CO2
151.3 kg one way
Round trip: 302.5 kg / 667 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $66.26 $132.52
Mid-grade $4.23 $72.01 $144.02
Premium $4.55 $77.42 $154.85
Diesel $5.41 $92.11 $184.22

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Iona, ID and Coeur d'Alene, ID. The current time in Iona is 21:55:27, although it is 20:55:27 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.