How far is Lincoln, ID from Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The driving distance from Lincoln, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 482.3 miles (776.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 370 miles (595.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 27m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Coeur d'Alene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Coeur d'Alene.
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Start on North Ammon Road
568 ft · 11 sec · North Ammon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Lincoln Road
8 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lincoln Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Lincoln Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lincoln Road
44 m · 3 sec · East Lincoln Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lincoln Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Road
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Continue on East Anderson Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Anderson Avenue
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Continue on Science Center Drive
2330 ft · 40 sec · Science Center Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 20
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rigby Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Rigby Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1397 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
197.6 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula
2808 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
275.7 mi · 4 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sherman Avenue
1248 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto East Sherman Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Sherman Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1497 ft · 55 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Garden Avenue
42 m · 6 sec · 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 Lincoln 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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Lincoln and 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 Lincoln to Coeur d'Alene?
The road trip is about 482.3 miles (776.2 km) and usually takes 07h 27m 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 239.4 miles from Lincoln and 243 miles from Coeur d'Alene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 370 miles (595.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.3 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 $82.85 one way or $165.71 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln and Sunny near Coeur d'Alene.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 370 mi (595.46 km).
#1 Lincoln
Situated in eastern Idaho's Bonneville County at an altitude of 4757 feet, this census-designated place lies immediately east of Idaho Falls in the Snake River Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.5129700, -111.9644100 |
| Altitude | 1450 |
| 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: 776 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 01m |
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 | $4.87 | $82.85 | $165.71 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $88.32 | $176.63 |
| Premium | $5.46 | $92.84 | $185.69 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $108.11 | $216.22 |
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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