Trip from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Fremont County, ID

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 15m

Distance

452.4 mi

728 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$72

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

16 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min

4 AM

8h 8m ★

6 AM

8h 15m

8 AM

8h 31m

10 AM

8h 21m

12 PM

8h 19m

3 PM

8h 22m

5 PM

8h 30m

8 PM

8h 11m

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

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Coeur d'Alene, ID

Ghassan Hani

Fremont County, ID

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Trip Overview

The drive from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Fremont County, ID covers 452.4 miles and takes about 8h 15m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 90, US 287, I 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 278.9 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $71.69 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

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

226.2 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	278.9 mi	4h 40m
US 287	68.5 mi	1h 18m
I 15	33.9 mi	34m
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway	32.5 mi	39m
MT 359	14.6 mi	17m
ID 87	9.1 mi	11m
MT 87	8.6 mi	12m
South Antelope Flat Road	4.3 mi	16m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 278.9 mi, about 4h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on East Garden Avenue

0.2 mi · 43 sec · East Garden Avenue

Turn right onto North 7th Street

0.3 mi · 50 sec · North 7th Street

Turn left onto Sherman Avenue

1.2 mi · 1 min · Sherman Avenue

Take the ramp onto I 90

279 mi · 4 hr 40 min · I 90

Toward I 90 East

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15; I 90

34 mi · 34 min · I 15; I 90

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward MT 359: Cardwell, Boulder

Turn right onto MT 2

152 ft · 3 sec · MT 2

Continue on MT 359

15 mi · 17 min · MT 359

At end of road, turn right onto US 287

28 mi · 33 min · US 287

At end of road, turn left onto US 287

40 mi · 45 min · US 287

Turn right onto MT 87

8.6 mi · 12 min · MT 87

Continue on ID 87

9.1 mi · 11 min · ID 87

At end of road, turn right onto US 20

33 mi · 39 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

Turn right onto South Antelope Flat Road

4.3 mi · 16 min · South Antelope Flat Road

Arrive at destination

South Antelope Flat Road

Trip Plan

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 226.2 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID, or about 3h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 278.9 miles.

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 100 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 226.2 miles or 3h 49m 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 226.2 miles or 3h 49m

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 6h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fremont County, ID than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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 226 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Fremont County, ID

Aim for roughly 226 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 100 miles from Coeur d'Alene, 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.

The longest stretch is on I 90 for about 278.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Missoula County, Montana, United States

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Missoula, MT

226 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 Missoula, MT

Overnight Options

Night 1

Missoula, MT

226 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Missoula, MT after about 226 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Thompson Falls, MT

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 100 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Missoula, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 226.2 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 278.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 226 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Fine Brewed Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+12082924686

Visit website

Café Carambola

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

0.7 mi

Bakery By The Lake At Parkside

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

0.4 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Vault Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12089664193

Visit website

Anchored Coffee Company Ironwood

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

1.5 mi

HardTail Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Missoula, Montana

2.1 mi

Fine Brewed Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+12082924686

Visit website

Café Carambola

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 11 am–3 pm

+12086768784

Visit website

Bakery By The Lake At Parkside

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+12084150681

Visit website

The Montana Club Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 161.6

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14065418141

Visit website

The Lanai

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12086674492

Visit website

Ten/6

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

+12086266106

Visit website

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 161.6

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14069261155

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 161.6

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 6:30 am–10 pm

+14063122400

Visit website

Vault Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12089664193

Visit website

Anchored Coffee Company Ironwood

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 5 am–5 pm

+12085512388

Visit website

HardTail Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 161.6

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+14068303182

Visit website

Inland Café & Tea

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 8 am–4 pm

+12087717272

Visit website

Clyde Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 161.6

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14065404481

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 161.6

Missoula, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18442522083

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 161.6

Missoula, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 357.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | North 7th Street

Turn right onto North 7th Street

Navigation decision point

280.5 mi into trip | ~4h 43m in | I 15; I 90

Keep slight right at fork onto I 15; I 90

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

314.5 mi into trip | ~5h 18m in

Take the exit toward MT 359: Cardwell, Boulder

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward MT 359: Cardwell, Boulder

329.4 mi into trip | ~5h 36m in | US 287

At end of road, turn right onto US 287

Navigation decision point

357.5 mi into trip | ~6h 9m in | US 287

At end of road, turn left onto US 287

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$71.69 one way

$143.38 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 158 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$75.14	$150.29
premium	$4.53	$80.70	$161.40
diesel	$5.61	$99.88	$199.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$72

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$202–$312

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 158.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Missoula, Montana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

BreatheEV Charging Station

Missoula, Montana

Other

1 DCFC

Rivian Adventure Network

St Regis, Montana

Rivian

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Missoula, Montana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

St Regis, Montana

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Missoula, Montana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Smelterville, Idaho

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Missoula, Montana

Electrify America

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 4 Other: 2 Tesla: 2 Electrify America: 2 Blink: 2 EV Connect: 2 Rivian: 1 Tesla Destination: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $48 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	135.7	1	$47.50	$21.72
Efficient EV	113.1	1	$39.58	$18.10
EV Truck/SUV	181	2	$63.34	$28.95

Gas CO2

158 kg

EV CO2

53 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Morning in Coeur d'Alene on Saturday

Local time

11:33 AM

PDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fremont County, ID

Afternoon in Fremont County on Saturday

Local time

12:33 PM

MDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 later

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

Temperature spread

13 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

8h 15m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 8h 15m highway drive covering 452.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 90 and US 287. The longest continuous stretch is about 278.9 miles on I 90.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

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

I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 278.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and US 287. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North 7th Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 15m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 280.5 miles (I 15; I 90): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 314.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Fremont County, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Boulder along the way.

Boulder

314.5 mi in | ~5h 18m

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

8h 15m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Fremont County, ID covers 452.4 miles and takes about 8h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, US 287, I 15. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

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 226 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 226.2 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $71.69 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 15m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 11 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

On the drive from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Fremont County, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Boulder along the way.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Fine Brewed Cafe

Vault Coffee

Fine Brewed Cafe

Café Carambola

Bakery By The Lake At Parkside

The Montana Club Restaurant

The Lanai

Ten/6

Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom

Chick-fil-A

Vault Coffee

Anchored Coffee Company Ironwood

HardTail Café

Inland Café & Tea

Clyde Coffee

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

Tesla Supercharger

BreatheEV Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Timberline Adventures

McEuen Park

Fort Sherman Playground

Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation

Coeur d'Alene Convention & Visitor Bureau

Museum of North Idaho

Riverstone Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Fremont County, ID

1 hour later

13 degrees warmer at arrival

8h 15m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trip from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Fremont County, ID?

What are the main roads on this route?

Is this a good same-day trip?

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Where should I stop halfway?

How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

How many breaks should I plan?

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