How far is Shelley, ID from Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The driving distance from Shelley, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 486.3 miles (782.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 372.6 miles (599.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 35m.
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.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelley and Coeur d'Alene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelley and Coeur d'Alene.
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Start on East Center Street
53 m · 11 sec · East Center Street
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Continue on East Center Street
58 m · 7 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right onto North State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North State Street
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Turn left onto Anderson Road
1698 ft · 29 sec · Anderson Road
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Continue on North 800 East
2.3 mi · 3 min · North 800 East
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Continue on South 45th West
1.6 km · 1 min · South 45th West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
51 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
203.5 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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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 Shelley 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.
Sunny leaving Shelley and Mostly Sunny near Coeur d'Alene.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shelley to Coeur d'Alene?
The road trip is about 486.3 miles (782.7 km) and usually takes 07h 35m 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 242.9 miles from Shelley and 243.4 miles from Coeur d'Alene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 372.6 miles (599.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.7 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 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 $66.80 one way or $133.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Shelley 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 Sunny around Shelley and Mostly Sunny near Coeur d'Alene.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelley and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 372.59 mi (599.62 km).
#1 Shelley
City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 4,466 |
| Coordinates | 43.3813000, -112.1233100 |
| Altitude | 1412 |
| 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: 783 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 04m |
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 | $66.80 | $133.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $72.60 | $145.21 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $78.06 | $156.12 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $92.87 | $185.74 |
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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