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1h 39m
Distance
77.6 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Ghassan Hani
Bonners Ferry, ID
PNW
The drive from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Bonners Ferry, ID covers 77.6 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 95, North Government Way, East Garden Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 75.5 miles on US 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.8 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 77.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 95 and North Government Way. The longest continuous stretch is about 75.5 miles on US 95.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
383 ft
Total Descent
365 ft
Highest Point
2,405 ft
~22.6 mi in
Elevation Range
317 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 95 and North Government Way. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near North Government Way.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Bonners Ferry, ID is easy. At 1h 39m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (North Government Way): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (West Appleway Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 95): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto North Government Way
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West Appleway Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 95
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 95 | 75.5 mi | 1h 34m |
| North Government Way | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East Garden Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West Appleway Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene, ID and Bonners Ferry, ID.
Start on East Garden Avenue
Turn right onto North Government Way
Turn left onto West Appleway Avenue
Turn right onto US 95
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 77.6 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.8 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bonners Ferry, ID than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Coeur d'Alene, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Coeur d'Alene, ID
This is one driving day of about 77.6 miles and 1h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.8 mi from Coeur d'Alene, ID · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 77.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.8 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.5 miles.
The final approach into Bonners Ferry, 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 Bonners Ferry, ID.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.30 one way
$24.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $12.93 | $25.85 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.84 | $27.67 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.24 | $34.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.15 | $3.72 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31 | 0 | $10.86 | $4.97 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Coeur d'Alene on Sunday
Local time
6:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Bonners Ferry on Sunday
Local time
6:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
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.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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