Trip from Burley, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID

Drive Time

8h 56m

Distance

601.7 mi

968 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$95

one way

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Best Time to Leave

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4 AM

8h 48m ★

6 AM

8h 56m

8 AM

9h 12m

10 AM

9h 2m

12 PM

9h 0m

3 PM

9h 3m

5 PM

9h 11m

8 PM

8h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Spanning 601.7 miles across Idaho, this trek from Burley to Coeur d'Alene is a significant journey through the Mountain West. Clocking in at approximately 8 hours and 56 minutes of driving time, it is best approached as a two-day trip rather than a single-day haul. You should budget about $92 for fuel to complete the trek. Navigating this route involves transitioning from East 14th Street and Overland Avenue onto the I-84 corridor. Because of the substantial distance, splitting the drive into two manageable segments will help you arrive refreshed. It is a straightforward trip that connects the southern and northern reaches of the state, requiring a solid plan to handle the time commitment involved.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

300.8 miles from Burley, ID

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a long-distance drive that focuses primarily on highway travel to cover the terrain efficiently. While you begin on local roads like East 14th Street, the majority of your time is spent on I-84, which serves as the backbone of your journey. You will find that the road's personality is defined by steady, sustained interstate transit, making it a reliable but lengthy experience. Because the highway share is 0% of the total mileage on the specific local starting roads, you will experience a quick transition from town streets to high-speed transit. Prepare for a consistent pace as you move through the diverse landscapes of Idaho.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

East 14th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

At 8h 56m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 56m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burley, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
East 14th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Overland Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
I-84	Unavailable	Refreshing
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Idaho Falls	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 90 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
Sherman Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Sherman Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East 14th Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burley, ID and Coeur d'Alene, ID.

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Start on the route

92 ft · 9 sec · the route

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Turn right onto East 14th Street

180 ft · 12 sec · East 14th Street

3

Turn right onto Overland Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · Overland Avenue

4

Take the ramp slight right toward I-84: Odgen, Pocatello

0.3 mi · 35 sec · I-84: Odgen, Pocatello

5

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

13 mi · 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

6

Continue straight

63 mi · 59 min

7

Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls

0.6 mi · 40 sec · Idaho Falls

8

Merge slight right

244 mi · 3 hr 49 min

9

Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 90 West: Missoula

10

Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

276 mi · 4 hr 38 min · I 90 West: Missoula

11

Take the exit slight right toward Sherman Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Sherman Avenue

12

Turn left onto East Sherman Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Sherman Avenue

13

Turn right onto North 4th Street

0.3 mi · 55 sec · North 4th Street

14

Turn right onto East Garden Avenue

138 ft · 6 sec · East Garden Avenue

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Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

To tackle this 601.7-mile route effectively, aim for an early departure to maximize daylight hours during your two-day schedule. Planning for at least two designated stops will keep you alert throughout the nearly nine-hour drive. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, keeping that $92 estimate in mind as you pass through different service areas. Since the longest stretch is 0 miles on East 14th Street, you will be on the interstate quickly; prioritize checking your tire pressure and fluid levels before leaving Burley, as sustained highway speeds put extra demand on your vehicle. Flexibility is key here, so use your overnight stop to break up the monotony of the long-distance haul.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 300.8 miles from Burley, ID, or about 4h 28m into the drive.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 132 miles or 1h 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 300.8 miles or 4h 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 300.8 miles or 4h 28m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 8h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coeur d'Alene, ID than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Burley, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Burley, ID

Aim for roughly 301 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Coeur d'Alene, ID

Aim for roughly 301 miles and 4.5 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 132 miles from Burley, ID.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 300.8 mi from Burley, ID · 4h 28m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Whitehall, MT

199 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Thompson Falls, MT

397 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

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Overnight Options

Night 1

Missoula, MT

301 mi · about 4.5h in

A practical overnight split lands near Missoula, MT after about 301 miles or 4.5 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Rexburg, ID

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 132 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Missoula, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 300.8 miles from Burley, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 301 miles or 4.5 hours on the road.

Arriving in Coeur d'Alene, ID

The final approach into Coeur d'Alene, ID usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Coeur d'Alene, ID.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Coeur d'Alene, ID with some flexibility left in the schedule.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$95.35 one way

$190.70 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 211 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.23	$100.23	$200.46
premium	$4.53	$107.29	$214.57
diesel	$5.64	$133.68	$267.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$95

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$225–$335

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 210.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $63 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	180.5	2	$63.18	$28.88
Efficient EV	150.4	1	$52.65	$24.07
EV Truck/SUV	240.7	3	$84.24	$38.51

Gas CO2

211 kg

EV CO2

70 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour from now

Origin

Burley, ID

Afternoon in Burley on Sunday

Local time

4:38 PM

MDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Afternoon in Coeur d'Alene on Sunday

Local time

3:38 PM

PDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

30°F

Whitehall, MT

199 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

8h 56m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Burley, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID covers 601.7 miles and takes about 8h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are East 14th Street, Overland Avenue, I-84. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 301 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 300.8 miles from Burley, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $95.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 56m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Burley, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Burley, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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