How far is Paul, ID from Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The driving distance from Paul, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 542 miles (872.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 379.4 miles (610.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 58m 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 09h 29m.
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 Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paul and Coeur d'Alene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paul and Coeur d'Alene.
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Start on East Idaho Street
17 m · 10 sec · East Idaho Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1736 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on South 600 West
1.9 mi · 3 min · South 600 West
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Continue on North Overland Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Overland Avenue
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Continue on North Overland Avenue
1408 ft · 32 sec · North Overland Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-84: Odgen, Pocatello
1431 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
13.2 mi · 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls
3046 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
244.5 mi · 3 hr 50 min
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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 Paul 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.
Rain Showers leaving Paul 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 Paul to Coeur d'Alene?
The road trip is about 542 miles (872.2 km) and usually takes 09h 29m 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 301.1 miles from Paul and 240.8 miles from Coeur d'Alene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 379.4 miles (610.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 162.6 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 $74.43 one way or $148.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Paul 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 Paul and Rain near Coeur d'Alene.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paul and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 379.44 mi (610.65 km).
#1 Paul
City in Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,449 |
| Coordinates | 42.6079600, -113.7833500 |
| Altitude | 1265 |
| 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: 872 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 45m |
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 | $74.43 | $148.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $80.90 | $161.79 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $86.98 | $173.95 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $103.48 | $206.95 |
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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