How far is Ponderay, ID from Priest River, ID?
The driving distance from Ponderay, ID to Priest River, ID is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ponderay and Priest River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponderay and Priest River.
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Start on Birch Avenue
18 m · 5 sec · Birch Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
68 m · 10 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Larch Street
812 ft · 22 sec · Larch Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Boyer Avenue
59 m · 4 sec · North Boyer Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Boyer Avenue
2813 ft · 58 sec · North Boyer Avenue
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Turn right
22 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto 4th Street
74 m · 12 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Summit Boulevard
648 ft · 29 sec · Summit Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Summit Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ponderay and Priest River.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
22 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Light Rain leaving Ponderay and Chance Light Rain near Priest River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ponderay to Priest River?
The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Ponderay and 12.6 miles from Priest River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Ponderay and Chance Light Rain near Priest River.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
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 Dover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ponderay and Priest River. Straight-line distance: 19.39 mi (31.21 km).
#1 Ponderay
City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 48.3054800, -116.5338000 |
| Altitude | 648 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Priest River
City in Bonner County, Idaho
| Population | 1,893 |
| Coordinates | 48.1809700, -116.9115700 |
| Altitude | 652 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summit Boulevard (-116.911578, 48.181175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
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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