How far is Priest River, ID from Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The driving distance from Priest River, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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 Kootenai 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 Priest River and Coeur d'Alene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Priest River and Coeur d'Alene.
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Start on Summit Boulevard
648 ft · 31 sec · Summit Boulevard
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Turn right onto 4th Street
74 m · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Albeni Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · Albeni Road
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Turn left onto North State Avenue
2173 ft · 37 sec · North State Avenue
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Continue on Highway 41
19 mi · 28 min · Highway 41
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Continue on North 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Avenue
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Continue on North Highway 41
10.2 mi · 15 min · North Highway 41
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Turn left onto West Highway 53 / North Highway 41
1439 ft · 39 sec · West Highway 53 / North Highway 41
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Turn right onto North Highway 41
7.7 mi · 12 min · North Highway 41
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Turn left onto East Seltice Way
94 m · 10 sec · East Seltice Way
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Turn slight left onto I 90, ID 41
114 m · 16 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90
2435 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest Boulevard
1670 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · Northwest Boulevard
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Turn left onto West Garden Avenue
740 ft · 20 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 Priest River and Coeur d'Alene.
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 41
Continue on Highway 41
19 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Priest River and Chance Light 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 Priest River to Coeur d'Alene?
The road trip is about 50.5 miles (81.3 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?
Spirit Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Priest River and 24.7 miles from Coeur d'Alene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Priest River and Chance Light Rain near Coeur d'Alene.
Stop Ideas Near Spirit Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rathdrum Mountain Recreation Area
Rathdrum City Hall
Athol Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spirit Lake.
Sandpoint station
Deer Park, WA
Spokane Intermodal Center
Loon Lake, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Priest River and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 35.3 mi (56.81 km).
#1 Priest River
City in Bonner County, Idaho
| Population | 1,893 |
| Coordinates | 48.1809700, -116.9115700 |
| Altitude | 652 |
| 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: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.93 | $13.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $8.10 | $16.19 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $9.63 | $19.27 |
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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