How far is Priest River, ID from Ponderay, ID?
The driving distance from Priest River, ID to Ponderay, ID is about 25 miles (40.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Priest River and Ponderay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Priest River and Ponderay.
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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 · 12 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Albeni Road
22 mi · 31 min · Albeni Road
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Turn left onto South Boyer Avenue
2808 ft · 56 sec · South Boyer Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Larch Street
18 m · 1 sec · Larch Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Larch Street
813 ft · 26 sec · Larch Street
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Turn left onto North 5th Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North 5th Avenue
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
68 m · 15 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Birch Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · Birch Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Birch Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Priest River and Ponderay.
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.
Albeni Road
Turn left onto Albeni Road
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Priest River and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ponderay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Priest River to Ponderay?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 Priest River and 12.6 miles from Ponderay.
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 5.6 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 7:16 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 Showers And Thunderstorms around Priest River and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ponderay.
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 Priest River and Ponderay. Straight-line distance: 19.39 mi (31.21 km).
#1 Priest River
City in Bonner County, Idaho
| Population | 1,893 |
| Coordinates | 48.1809700, -116.9115700 |
| Altitude | 652 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ponderay
City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 48.3054800, -116.5338000 |
| Altitude | 648 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponderay (-116.5338, 48.30548)
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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