How far is Pocatello, ID from Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 527.2 miles (848.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 393.2 miles (632.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 53m 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 56m.
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.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pocatello and Coeur d'Alene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello and Coeur d'Alene.
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Start on North 7th Avenue
70 m · 16 sec · North 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto East Wyeth Street
1086 ft · 50 sec · East Wyeth Street
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Turn right onto North 10th Avenue
1452 ft · 45 sec · North 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto East Center Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Center Street
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Turn left
2604 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
247 mi · 3 hr 53 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 Pocatello 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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Pocatello 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 Pocatello to Coeur d'Alene?
The road trip is about 527.2 miles (848.5 km) and usually takes 07h 56m 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 263.3 miles from Pocatello and 263.8 miles from Coeur d'Alene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 393.2 miles (632.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 134 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 $72.41 one way or $144.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pocatello 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 Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Pocatello and Sunny near Coeur d'Alene.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 393.18 mi (632.76 km).
#1 Pocatello
The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.
| Population | 56,637 |
| Coordinates | 42.8713000, -112.4455300 |
| Altitude | 1360 |
| 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: 848 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 34m |
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 | $72.41 | $144.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $78.70 | $157.39 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $84.61 | $169.22 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $100.66 | $201.33 |
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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