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10h 31m
Distance
579 mi
932 km
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7/10
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2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$92
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Coeur d'Alene, ID
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The drive from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Filer, ID covers 579 miles and takes about 10h 31m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Old Oregon Trail Highway, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 215.2 miles on Old Oregon Trail Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $91.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
289.5 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 23m into the drive .
At 579 miles and 10h 31m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Old Oregon Trail Highway and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
Total Climb
5,379 ft
Total Descent
3,803 ft
Highest Point
4,016 ft
~265.4 mi in
Elevation Range
3,599 ft
Notable High Points
At 10h 31m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near I 90.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 579 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (I 90): Lane positioning matters here; at 92.2 miles (US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 168.3 miles (US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp onto I 90 toward Spokane
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 / Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway toward Ritzville, Pasco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395 / Lewis and Clark Trail toward US 395: Kennewick, Pendleton, Columbia Basin College, Tri Cities Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395 toward US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 30 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Between Coeur d'Alene, ID and Filer, ID, road signs point toward Ritzville, Pasco, Pendleton, Columbia Basin College, Tri Cities Airport and Hermiston - among others.
Ritzville
Pasco
Pendleton
Columbia Basin College
Tri Cities Airport
Hermiston
Irrigon
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Oregon Trail Highway | 215.2 mi | 3h 48m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 128.9 mi | 2h 6m |
| I 90 | 90.8 mi | 1h 40m |
| Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway | 73.7 mi | 1h 19m |
| Lewis and Clark Trail Highway | 23.7 mi | 26m |
| Umatilla-Stanfield Highway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| East 4100 North | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Lewis and Clark Trail | 5.7 mi | 7m |
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene, ID and Filer, ID.
Start on East Garden Avenue
Turn right onto North 4th Street
Take the ramp onto I 90
Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; US 395
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
Take the exit onto US 395
Merge onto I 182; US 12; US 395
Keep slight right at fork onto US 395
Continue on US 395
Continue on US 395
Take the exit onto US 395
Keep slight left at fork onto US 395
Turn left onto US 395; US 730
Turn right onto US 395
Continue on US 395
Turn left onto East Theater Lane
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
Turn left onto US 395
Continue on US 395
Continue on US 395
Take the exit onto US 395
Merge onto I 84; US 30; US 395
Continue on I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30
Continue on I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 30
Take the exit
Turn right onto ID 46
Continue on ID 46
Continue on ID 46
Turn left onto US 30
Continue on US 30
Turn left onto East 3950 North
Turn right onto Stevens Avenue
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto Yakima Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 127 miles or 2h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 289.5 miles or 5h 23m 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 289.5 miles or 5h 23m
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 9h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Filer, 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.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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 Coeur d'Alene, ID
Aim for roughly 290 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Filer, ID
Aim for roughly 290 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 289.5 mi from Coeur d'Alene, ID · 5h 23m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
191 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
382 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.
Find hotels in Homedale, IDNight 1
290 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near La Grande, OR after about 290 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 127 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 289.5 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 Old Oregon Trail Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 215.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 290 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
The final approach into Filer, 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 Filer, ID.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Filer, ID with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$91.75 one way
$183.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $96.45 | $192.89 |
| premium | $4.53 | $103.24 | $206.48 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $128.63 | $257.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$92
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$222–$332
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 202.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $61 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 173.7 | 2 | $60.79 | $27.79 |
| Efficient EV | 144.8 | 1 | $50.66 | $23.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 231.6 | 2 | $81.06 | $37.06 |
Gas CO2
203 kg
EV CO2
68 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Coeur d'Alene on Sunday
Local time
3:37 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Filer on Sunday
Local time
4:37 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°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.
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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