How far is Sun Valley, ID from Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The driving distance from Sun Valley, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is about 436.3 miles (702.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298.9 miles (481.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 27m 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 08h 43m.
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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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sun Valley and Coeur d'Alene.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sun Valley and Coeur d'Alene.
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Start on Inn Entry Lane
88 m · 13 sec · Inn Entry Lane
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Turn left onto Moritz Road
851 ft · 40 sec · Moritz Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Sun Valley Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Sun Valley Road
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Continue on Trail Creek Road
36.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Trail Creek Road
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Turn left onto Old Chilly Road
2.7 mi · 7 min · Old Chilly Road
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Continue straight
1541 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left
92.2 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto US 93: Missoula
135.6 mi · 2 hr 59 min
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Continue on Brooks Street
2981 ft · 1 min · Brooks Street
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Turn left onto South Reserve Street
5.4 mi · 9 min · South Reserve Street
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Turn left onto I 90 West, US 93 North, MT 200 West: Kalispell, Coeur D' Alene
1726 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
159.1 mi · 2 hr 47 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
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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 Sun Valley 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.
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
159 mi · 02h 47m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers leaving Sun Valley 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 Sun Valley to Coeur d'Alene?
The road trip is about 436.3 miles (702.2 km) and usually takes 08h 43m 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 218 miles from Sun Valley and 218.3 miles from Coeur d'Alene.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298.9 miles (481.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 137.4 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 $59.95 one way or $119.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 136.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sun Valley 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers around Sun Valley and Mostly Sunny near Coeur d'Alene.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sun Valley and Coeur d'Alene. Straight-line distance: 298.93 mi (481.08 km).
#1 Sun Valley
Resort city in Blaine County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,486 |
| Coordinates | 43.6971300, -114.3517200 |
| Altitude | 1812 |
| 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: 702 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 26m |
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 | $59.95 | $119.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $65.16 | $130.31 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $70.05 | $140.11 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $83.34 | $166.69 |
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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