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

The driving distance from Orofino, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
154.69 mi
02h 48m
Flight
86.41 mi
139.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.41 mi
Kilometers
139.06 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.69 mi
Kilometers
248.95 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coeur d'Alene
Tue, May 5, 11:14 AM PDT
Return by in Orofino
Tue, May 5, 2:02 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Orofino
2026-05-05T08:26
Arrive Coeur d'Alene
Tue, May 5, 11:14 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM PDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Orofino
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Moscow
ID

City in Idaho, USA

From Orofino
77.3 mi
01h 24m
To Coeur d'Alene
77.4 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph NNE
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    15 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    21 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Michigan Avenue

    1221 ft · 30 sec · Michigan Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    33.2 mi · 38 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

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

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    16.6 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Reisenauer Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road

  9. 9

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

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Washington Street

    16.8 mi · 23 min · South Washington Street

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    66.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  12. 12

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

    566 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Northwest Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Northwest Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Garden Avenue

    740 ft · 20 sec · West Garden Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on East Garden Avenue

    1436 ft · 1 min · East Garden Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Garden Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Orofino 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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Washington Street
83 mi · 54%
US 195 North
23.3 mi · 15%
Michigan Avenue
7.76 mi · 5%
Reisenauer Road
5.25 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Northwest Boulevard
0.64 mi
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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.3 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moscow
01h 24m from Orofino
Leave By
12:54 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Orofino 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 Orofino to Coeur d'Alene?

The road trip is about 154.7 miles (248.9 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

Moscow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Orofino and 77.4 miles from Coeur d'Alene.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.26 one way or $42.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Moscow

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

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

BUS

Moscow, Idaho

120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

13 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
BUS

Colfax, Washington

32 mi away
610 South Main St.
BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

34 mi away
1920 Highway 128

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Orofino and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 86.41 mi (139.06 km).

Orofino

#1 Orofino

City in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States

Population3,099
Coordinates46.4793500, -116.2551400
Altitude314
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: Main Street (-116.254963, 46.479399)
End: East Garden Avenue (-116.780472, 47.677573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.66 L · about $21.26
Round trip
$42.51
10.92 gal · 41.32 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.26 $42.51
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.10 $46.20
Premium $4.55 $24.84 $49.68
Diesel $5.41 $29.55 $59.10

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Orofino and Coeur d'Alene. The current time is 08:26:07.

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.