Origin
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Evening in Coeur d'Alene on Sunday
Local time
6:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Lewiston, ID
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
115.8 mi
186 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
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6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Lewiston, ID
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Trip Overview
Connecting Coeur d'Alene to Lewiston covers 115.8 miles of Idaho terrain in roughly 2 hours and 9 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via West Garden Avenue, Northwest Boulevard, and North Main Street rather than high-speed interstates. Budgeting around $18 for fuel should comfortably cover your transit between these two Mountain West hubs. Expect a direct, no-nonsense journey that gets you from the northern lakes region down to the river valleys of the south efficiently.
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
57.9 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. With 0% highway share, you won't be cruising on long, flat interstates; instead, the route relies entirely on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on West Garden Avenue, meaning you will be navigating frequent transitions and turns throughout the entire 115.8-mile journey. This is a technical drive that requires active steering and constant awareness of road changes. You will feel the road's personality shift as you move through local corridors rather than settling into a monotonous highway rhythm.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Garden Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Lewiston, ID is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Lewiston, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Garden Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Jackson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Reisenauer Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 12 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Idaho Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Garden Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene, ID and Lewiston, ID.
1
Start on East Garden Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Garden Avenue
2
Continue on West Garden Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Garden Avenue
3
Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Boulevard
4
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
5
Turn left
82 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
6
Continue on North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on North Jackson Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Jackson Street
8
Turn right onto Reisenauer Road
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Reisenauer Road
9
Turn right
23 mi
·
32 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on US 12 West: Lewiston
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 12 West: Lewiston
11
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
2 min
12
Turn right onto Idaho Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Idaho Street
13
Turn left
105 ft
·
8 sec
14
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 2-hour and 9-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time to avoid local traffic. Because the entire route consists of local roads without highway stretches, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersections. You won't need to plan for major rest stops, but keeping your fuel tank topped off for the $18 estimated cost is a smart move before you head out. Prioritize a daytime departure to ensure you can clearly see the turns on these local roads. Given the lack of a long, straight stretch, focus on steady pacing rather than trying to make up time.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.9 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.9 miles or 1h 4m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewiston, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Coeur d'Alene, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Coeur d'Alene, ID
This is one driving day of about 115.8 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.9 mi from Coeur d'Alene, ID · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.9 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lewiston, ID
The final approach into Lewiston, 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 Lewiston, ID.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.35 one way
$36.70 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $19.29 | $38.58 |
| premium | $4.53 | $20.65 | $41.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.73 | $51.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.7 | 0 | $12.16 | $5.56 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.13 | $4.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.21 | $7.41 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lewiston, ID
Evening in Lewiston on Sunday
Local time
6:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°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.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 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
2h 9m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Lewiston, ID covers 115.8 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Garden Avenue, Northwest Boulevard, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.9 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 $18.35 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Lewiston, ID is easy. At 2h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Lewiston, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Lewiston, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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