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

The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
115.85 mi
02h 09m
Flight
87.85 mi
141.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.85 mi
Kilometers
141.38 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.85 mi
Kilometers
186.44 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coeur d'Alene
Tue, May 12, 6:39 PM PDT
Return by in Lewiston
Tue, May 12, 8:49 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-05-12T16:30
Arrive Coeur d'Alene
Tue, May 12, 6:39 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Tensed
ID

City in Benewah County, Idaho, United States

From Lewiston
57.8 mi
01h 04m
To Coeur d'Alene
58 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
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 Lewiston and Coeur d'Alene.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    1 km · 2 min · Idaho Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    88 m · 18 sec · 19th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 21st Street

    103 m · 10 sec · 21st Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 95 North, US 195 North: Moscow, Pullman, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane

    2988 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    16.6 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Reisenauer Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road

  11. 11

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

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Washington Street

    16.8 mi · 23 min · South Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    66.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  14. 14

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

    566 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Northwest Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Northwest Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Garden Avenue

    740 ft · 20 sec · West Garden Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East Garden Avenue

    1436 ft · 1 min · 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 Lewiston and Coeur d'Alene.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Washington Street
83 mi · 72%
US 95 North
23.4 mi · 20%
Reisenauer Road
5.25 mi · 5%
South Main Street
1.12 mi · 1%
21st Street
1.03 mi · 1%
Idaho Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Washington Street

Continue straight

66.1 mi · 01h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
87.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tensed
01h 04m from Lewiston
Leave By
2:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lewiston 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 Lewiston to Coeur d'Alene?

The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tensed is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.8 miles from Lewiston and 58 miles from Coeur d'Alene.

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

The direct path is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.92 one way or $31.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Coeur d'Alene.

Stop Ideas Near Tensed

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tensed, 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 Tensed.

BUS

Colfax, Washington

46 mi away
610 South Main St.
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

48 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

51 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

66 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 87.85 mi (141.38 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

Population32,788
Coordinates46.4165500, -117.0176600
Altitude227
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: Idaho Street (-117.0175, 46.416816)
End: East Garden Avenue (-116.780472, 47.677573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.09 gal
15.47 L · about $15.92
Round trip
$31.84
8.18 gal · 30.94 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.7 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $15.92 $31.84
Mid-grade $4.23 $17.30 $34.61
Premium $4.55 $18.61 $37.21
Diesel $5.41 $22.14 $44.27

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Coeur d'Alene. The current time is 16:30:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.