How far is Sandpoint, ID from Eagle County, CO?
The driving distance from Sandpoint, ID to Eagle County, CO is about 1143.3 miles (1839.9 km), with a travel time of about 20h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 771.7 miles (1241.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 40h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 20h 03m.
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.
The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Smoke then Haze
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandpoint and Eagle County.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandpoint and Eagle County.
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Start on North 5th Avenue
55 m · 13 sec · North 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1381 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on North 1st Avenue
1921 ft · 35 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Superior Street
702 ft · 12 sec · East Superior Street
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Take the ramp straight
1821 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 53 min
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Turn left
278 mi · 4 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
376.7 mi · 5 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
27.4 mi · 29 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
47 mi · 50 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 East, SR 156: Spanish Fork, Main Street, Price
2127 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Price
884 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 6 East: Price
1212 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
33.2 mi · 40 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on State Street
1.1 km · 58 sec · State Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
35 mi · 43 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on West Highway Drive
2645 ft · 50 sec · West Highway Drive
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Continue on East Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
125.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min · Dinosaur Diamond Prehistoric Highway
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Continue on Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway
10.8 mi · 11 min · Dinosaur Diamond Scenic Byway
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Continue straight
136.4 mi · 2 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Eagle
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Eby Creek Road
3 m · 1 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Eby Creek Road
95 m · 6 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Eby Creek Road
33 m · 6 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Eby Creek Road
871 ft · 18 sec · Eby Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Avenue
137 m · 13 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto Capitol Street
1857 ft · 51 sec · Capitol Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Capitol Street
2191 ft · 1 min · Capitol Street
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Turn left onto Brush Creek Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Brush Creek Road
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Continue on Brush Creek Road
1007 ft · 28 sec · Brush Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brush Creek Road
33 m · 3 sec · Brush Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Brush Creek Road
3.6 mi · 9 min · Brush Creek Road
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Turn left onto Old Salt Creek Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Old Salt Creek Road
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Turn slight left onto 8416
1.5 mi · 6 min · 8416
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Continue on Territory Trail
1.6 mi · 6 min · Territory Trail
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Continue on Summit Trail
1.3 mi · 5 min · Summit Trail
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Turn left onto West Squaw Creek Road
1.4 km · 4 min · West Squaw Creek Road
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Turn left onto Settlers Loop
111 m · 19 sec · Settlers Loop
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Continue on Settlers Loop
1361 ft · 1 min · Settlers Loop
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Graham Road
2081 ft · 2 min · Graham Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Graham Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandpoint and Eagle County.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 15 South
Merge slight left
377 mi · 05h 57m
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.
Smoke then Haze leaving Sandpoint and Sunny near Eagle County.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandpoint to Eagle County?
The road trip is about 1143.3 miles (1839.9 km) and usually takes 20h 03m 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?
Pocatello is a useful midpoint, sitting about 571.2 miles from Sandpoint and 572 miles from Eagle County.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 771.7 miles (1241.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 371.6 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. 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 $157.04 one way or $314.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 358.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sandpoint and Eagle County, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Smoke then Haze around Sandpoint and Sunny near Eagle County.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandpoint and Eagle County. Straight-line distance: 771.7 mi (1241.93 km).
#1 Sandpoint
City in Idaho
| Population | 8,931 |
| Coordinates | 48.2765900, -116.5532500 |
| Altitude | 639 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eagle County
County in Colorado, United States
| Population | 54,929 |
| Coordinates | 39.6278300, -106.6953000 |
| Altitude | 2566 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eagle County (-106.6953, 39.62783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1840 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 38h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 28h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 22h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 19h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 16h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 14h 15m |
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 | $157.04 | $314.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $170.68 | $341.36 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $183.51 | $367.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $218.32 | $436.64 |
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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