How far is Soda Springs, ID from Coeur d'Alene, ID?

The driving distance from Soda Springs, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 582 miles (936.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 428.7 miles (690 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
582.01 mi
08h 56m
Flight
428.78 mi
690.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
428.78 mi
Kilometers
690.05 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
582.01 mi
Kilometers
936.65 km
Drive Time
08h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coeur d'Alene
Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 AM PDT
Return by in Soda Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 3:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Soda Springs
2026-04-17T22:03
Arrive Coeur d'Alene
Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:57 PM to 3:27 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Soda Springs
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Soda Springs
290.7 mi
04h 28m
To Coeur d'Alene
291.3 mi
04h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Friday

Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Soda Springs and Coeur d'Alene.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Soda Springs and Coeur d'Alene.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd South Street

    33.9 mi · 41 min · West 2nd South Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1973 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    269.4 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    275.7 mi · 4 hr 39 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Sherman Avenue

    1248 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Sherman Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Sherman Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1497 ft · 55 sec · North 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Garden Avenue

    42 m · 6 sec · East Garden Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Garden Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Soda Springs and Coeur d'Alene.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
1.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
276 mi · 47%
Veterans Memorial Highway
269 mi · 46%
West 2nd South Street
34.3 mi · 6%
East Sherman Avenue
1.44 mi
North 4th Street
0.28 mi
Sherman Avenue
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+153.3 mi
428.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 28m from Soda Springs
Leave By
6:06 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Snow Showers Likely leaving Soda Springs 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 Soda Springs to Coeur d'Alene?

The road trip is about 582 miles (936.6 km) and usually takes 08h 56m 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 290.7 miles from Soda Springs and 291.3 miles from Coeur d'Alene.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 428.7 miles (690 km), while the road route adds roughly 153.3 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 $79.96 one way or $159.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 182.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Soda Springs 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 Snow Showers Likely around Soda Springs and Mostly Sunny near Coeur d'Alene.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Soda Springs and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 428.78 mi (690.05 km).

Soda Springs

#1 Soda Springs

City in Caribou County, Idaho, United States

Population3,023
Coordinates42.6543700, -111.6046700
Altitude1760
CountryUnited States
Coeur d'Alene

#2 Coeur d'Alene

A city in Kootenai County, Idaho.

Population52,414
Coordinates47.6776800, -116.7804700
Altitude667
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd South Street (-111.604677, 42.654657)
End: East Garden Avenue (-116.780472, 47.677573)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 937 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.54 gal
77.74 L · about $79.96
Round trip
$159.92
41.08 gal · 155.48 L
Estimated CO2
182.5 kg one way
Round trip: 365.1 kg / 805 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $79.96 $159.92
Mid-grade $4.23 $86.90 $173.81
Premium $4.55 $93.44 $186.87
Diesel $5.41 $111.16 $222.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Soda Springs, ID and Coeur d'Alene, ID. The current time in Soda Springs is 22:03:27, although it is 21:03:27 in Coeur d'Alene.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.