How far is Priest River, ID from Colorado, CO?
The driving distance from Priest River, ID to Colorado, CO is about 1226.4 miles (1973.7 km), with a travel time of about 21h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 851.7 miles (1370.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 42h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 21h 13m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Fog then Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Priest River and Colorado.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Priest River and Colorado.
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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
286.1 mi · 4 hr 48 min
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Keep slight right
110.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
113 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Sheridan
108.2 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Continue straight
47.8 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper
372.2 mi · 6 hr 4 min
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Continue on North Valley Highway
3187 ft · 36 sec · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
8.8 mi · 11 min · North Valley Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on North Valley Highway
70.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · North Valley Highway
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Continue on Monument Valley Freeway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Monument Valley Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Fillmore Street
692 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Fillmore Street West
71 m · 8 sec
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Continue on West Fillmore Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Fillmore Street
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Continue on Fontmore Road
1 km · 1 min · Fontmore Road
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Continue on West Fontanero Street
1403 ft · 34 sec · West Fontanero Street
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Turn left onto North 31st Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North 31st Street
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Turn sharp right onto West Cimarron Street
927 ft · 20 sec · West Cimarron Street
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Continue on Midland Expressway
15.7 mi · 24 min · Midland Expressway
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Keep slight right
28.8 mi · 36 min
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Turn left
1697 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Pulver Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Pulver Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pulver Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Priest River and Colorado.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 25 South
Take the exit slight right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper
372 mi · 06h 04m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Chance Light Rain leaving Priest River and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Colorado.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Priest River to Colorado?
The road trip is about 1226.4 miles (1973.7 km) and usually takes 21h 13m 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?
Crow Agency is a useful midpoint, sitting about 606 miles from Priest River and 620.4 miles from Colorado.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 851.7 miles (1370.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 374.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST. 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 $193.68 one way or $387.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 384.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Priest River and Colorado, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Chance Light Rain around Priest River and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Colorado.
Stop Ideas Near Crow Agency
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 Crow Agency.
Billings, MT
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Priest River and Colorado. Straight-line distance: 851.66 mi (1370.62 km).
#1 Priest River
City in Bonner County, Idaho
| Population | 1,893 |
| Coordinates | 48.1809700, -116.9115700 |
| Altitude | 652 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colorado
Located in the western United States, Colorado is known for its diverse landscape of mountains, forests, high plains, and desert lands.
| Population | 5,807,719 |
| Coordinates | 39.0002700, -105.5008300 |
| Altitude | 3049 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colorado (-105.50083, 39.00027)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1974 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 40h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 30h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 24h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 20h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 17h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 15h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.48 | $193.68 | $387.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $207.65 | $415.31 |
| Premium | $5.08 | $219.77 | $439.54 |
| Diesel | $6.50 | $281.26 | $562.51 |
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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