How far is Mountain Home, ID from Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The driving distance from Mountain Home, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 451.6 miles (726.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 318.4 miles (512.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 45m 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 07h 52m.
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
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City in Idaho County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Home and Coeur d'Alene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Home and Coeur d'Alene.
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Start on East 2nd North Street
793 ft · 37 sec · East 2nd North Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd East Street
2576 ft · 45 sec · North 2nd East Street
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Sunset Strip
1.3 km · 1 min · Sunset Strip
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
1002 ft · 17 sec · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Sunset Strip
1.2 km · 1 min · Sunset Strip
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Take the ramp straight
1220 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
39.8 mi · 38 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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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 · 17 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 · 20 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 Mountain Home 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.
North Norris Avenue
Turn right onto North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 01h 27m
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 Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home to Coeur d'Alene?
The road trip is about 451.6 miles (726.7 km) and usually takes 07h 52m 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?
Riggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 211.4 miles from Mountain Home and 240.2 miles from Coeur d'Alene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 318.4 miles (512.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.2 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 $62.02 one way or $124.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home and Rain near Coeur d'Alene.
Stop Ideas Near Riggins
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 Riggins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Home and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 318.42 mi (512.44 km).
#1 Mountain Home
City in Elmore, Idaho, United States
| Population | 14,562 |
| Coordinates | 43.1329500, -115.6912000 |
| Altitude | 959 |
| 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: 727 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 38m |
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 | $62.02 | $124.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $67.40 | $134.80 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $72.47 | $144.93 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $86.21 | $172.43 |
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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