How far is Potlatch, ID from Juliaetta, ID?
The driving distance from Potlatch, ID to Juliaetta, ID is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Latah County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Potlatch and Juliaetta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Potlatch and Juliaetta.
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Start on 6th Street
1638 ft · 56 sec · 6th Street
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Continue on State Highway 6
7.6 mi · 11 min · State Highway 6
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Turn right onto State Highway 9
13.4 mi · 18 min · State Highway 9
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 8
992 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 8
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Continue on West 2nd Avenue
3005 ft · 2 min · West 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Wyoming Street
2116 ft · 51 sec · Wyoming Street
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Continue on Highway 3
14.9 mi · 20 min · Highway 3
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 3
2.9 mi · 5 min · Highway 3
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Continue on Main Street
1781 ft · 43 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Potlatch and Juliaetta.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 3
Continue on Highway 3
14.9 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Potlatch and Partly Cloudy near Juliaetta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Potlatch to Juliaetta?
The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Deary is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Potlatch and 20.9 miles from Juliaetta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Potlatch and Partly Cloudy near Juliaetta.
Stop Ideas Near Deary
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 Deary.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Potlatch and Juliaetta. Straight-line distance: 25.37 mi (40.83 km).
#1 Potlatch
City in Latah County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 814 |
| Coordinates | 46.9215600, -116.8982200 |
| Altitude | 776 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Juliaetta
City in Idaho
| Population | 601 |
| Coordinates | 46.5787800, -116.7059900 |
| Altitude | 357 |
| Country | United States |
End: Juliaetta (-116.70599, 46.57878)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $4.48 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $7.05 | $14.11 |
| Premium | $5.08 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Diesel | $6.50 | $9.56 | $19.11 |
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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