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

The driving distance from Ketchum, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 437.6 miles (704.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 299.7 miles (482.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 32m 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
437.61 mi
08h 46m
Flight
299.76 mi
482.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
299.76 mi
Kilometers
482.41 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
437.61 mi
Kilometers
704.26 km
Drive Time
08h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coeur d'Alene
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM PDT
Return by in Ketchum
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ketchum
2026-04-22T21:06
Arrive Coeur d'Alene
Thu, Apr 23, 5:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:46 PM to 3:16 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
6:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ketchum
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 Ketchum
218.6 mi
04h 23m
To Coeur d'Alene
219 mi
04h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
37°F
Wednesday

Light Snow then Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph WSW
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 Ketchum and Coeur d'Alene.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Sun Valley Road

    2.3 mi · 6 min · East Sun Valley Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Trail Creek Road

    36.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Trail Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Old Chilly Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Old Chilly Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1541 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    92.2 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto US 93: Missoula

    135.6 mi · 2 hr 59 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Brooks Street

    2981 ft · 1 min · Brooks Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Reserve Street

    5.4 mi · 9 min · South Reserve Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 90 West, US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell, Coeur D' Alene

    1726 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

    159.1 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Sherman Avenue

    1248 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Sherman Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Sherman Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1497 ft · 55 sec · North 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Garden Avenue

    42 m · 6 sec · East Garden Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Garden Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ketchum 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
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
159 mi · 36%
US 93
136 mi · 31%
Trail Creek Road
36.3 mi · 8%
South Reserve Street
5.42 mi · 1%
Old Chilly Road
3.03 mi · 1%
East Sun Valley Road
2.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

159 mi · 02h 47m

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
08h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+137.9 mi
299.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 23m from Ketchum
Leave By
6:28 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Snow then Snow Showers leaving Ketchum 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 Ketchum to Coeur d'Alene?

The road trip is about 437.6 miles (704.3 km) and usually takes 08h 46m 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 218.6 miles from Ketchum and 219 miles from Coeur d'Alene.

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

The direct path is about 299.7 miles (482.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 137.9 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 $60.11 one way or $120.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ketchum 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 Light Snow then Snow Showers around Ketchum and Rain near Coeur d'Alene.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ketchum and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 299.76 mi (482.41 km).

Ketchum

#1 Ketchum

City in Blaine County, Idaho, United States

Population2,855
Coordinates43.6807400, -114.3636600
Altitude1784
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: (-114.363616, 43.680771)
End: East Garden Avenue (-116.780472, 47.677573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 704 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
15.44 gal
58.45 L · about $60.11
Round trip
$120.22
30.88 gal · 116.9 L
Estimated CO2
137.2 kg one way
Round trip: 274.4 kg / 605 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $60.11 $120.22
Mid-grade $4.23 $65.33 $130.65
Premium $4.55 $70.24 $140.47
Diesel $5.41 $83.56 $167.12

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 Ketchum, ID and Coeur d'Alene, ID. The current time in Ketchum is 21:06:38, although it is 20:06:38 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.