How far is Rupert, ID from Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The driving distance from Rupert, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 597.2 miles (961.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 380.7 miles (612.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rupert and Coeur d'Alene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rupert and Coeur d'Alene.
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Start on the route
62 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto 8th Street
2765 ft · 1 min · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Oneida Street
36 m · 9 sec · Oneida Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 24
63 m · 4 sec · State Highway 24
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Continue on East 8th Street South
1023 ft · 17 sec · East 8th Street South
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Continue on East Baseline Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Baseline Road
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Turn right onto South 200 East
2.5 mi · 4 min · South 200 East
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Continue on State Highway 25
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 25
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Continue on State Highway 77
119 m · 13 sec · State Highway 77
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Take the ramp left
1203 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4.8 mi · 4 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls
3046 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
244.5 mi · 3 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula
2808 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
275.7 mi · 4 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sherman Avenue
1248 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto East Sherman Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Sherman Avenue
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Turn right onto North 4th Street
1497 ft · 55 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto East Garden Avenue
42 m · 6 sec · 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 Rupert and Coeur d'Alene.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
276 mi · 04h 39m
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.
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rupert and 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 Rupert to Coeur d'Alene?
The road trip is about 597.2 miles (961.1 km) and usually takes 09h 04m 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?
Salmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 298.3 miles from Rupert and 298.9 miles from Coeur d'Alene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 380.7 miles (612.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 216.5 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 MDT. 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 $82.03 one way or $164.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 187.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rupert and Coeur d'Alene, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Rupert and Rain near Coeur d'Alene.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rupert and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 380.75 mi (612.75 km).
#1 Rupert
City in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 5,893 |
| Coordinates | 42.6190800, -113.6772300 |
| Altitude | 1267 |
| 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: 961 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 27m |
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 | $82.03 | $164.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $89.15 | $178.29 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $95.85 | $191.69 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $114.03 | $228.06 |
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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