How far is Payette, ID from Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The driving distance from Payette, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 352.8 miles (567.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.8 miles (400.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 42m 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 06h 21m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Idaho County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Payette and Coeur d'Alene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Payette and Coeur d'Alene.
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Start on 3rd Avenue North
18 m · 8 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
1417 ft · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue North
2742 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North
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Turn left
42.5 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Superior Street
111 m · 12 sec · Superior Street
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Merge slight left onto East Central Boulevard
46.6 mi · 1 hr · East Central Boulevard
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Turn left 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 · 16 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 · 22 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 Payette 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 left 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Payette and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Coeur d'Alene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Payette to Coeur d'Alene?
The road trip is about 352.8 miles (567.7 km) and usually takes 06h 21m 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?
Cottonwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.8 miles from Payette and 178 miles from Coeur d'Alene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.8 miles (400.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 104 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 $48.47 one way or $96.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Payette 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 Mostly Cloudy around Payette and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Coeur d'Alene.
Stop Ideas Near Cottonwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Payette and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 248.81 mi (400.42 km).
#1 Payette
City in Idaho
| Population | 7,727 |
| Coordinates | 44.0782200, -116.9337700 |
| Altitude | 655 |
| 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: 568 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 24m |
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 | $48.47 | $96.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $52.68 | $105.35 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $56.64 | $113.27 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $67.38 | $134.76 |
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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