Origin
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Evening in Coeur d'Alene on Sunday
Local time
6:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Mountain Home, ID
Drive Time
7h 57m
Distance
428 mi
689 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$68
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 49m
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6 AM
7h 58m
8 AM
8h 15m
10 AM
8h 4m
12 PM
8h 2m
3 PM
8h 5m
5 PM
8h 15m
8 PM
7h 53m
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
Mountain Home, ID
C1 Superstar
Trip Overview
The drive from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Mountain Home, ID covers 428 miles and takes about 7h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 4th Street, Spokane, Thomas S for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
214 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 57m drive with frequent turns across 428 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 4th Street 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. 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 7h 57m, 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 Coeur d'Alene, ID to Mountain Home, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Spokane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Thomas S | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 182 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lewis and Clark Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 395 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lewis and Clark Trail Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 395 south | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North 4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene, ID and Mountain Home, ID.
1
Start on East Garden Avenue
138 ft
·
8 sec
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East Garden Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 4th Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North 4th Street
3
Take the ramp left toward Spokane
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Spokane
4
Keep slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr
5
Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
7
Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail
8
Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail
9
Continue on North US 395
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North US 395
10
Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
12
Keep slight left to continue on US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
171 ft
·
11 sec
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US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
13
Turn left onto Columbia River Highway
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
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Columbia River Highway
14
Turn right onto Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
15
Continue on North 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
North 1st Street
16
Turn left onto East Theater Lane
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Theater Lane
17
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 4th Street
18
Turn left onto Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
19
Continue on North Main Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
20
Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
21
Take the exit left toward US 395 North: Stanfield
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 395 North: Stanfield
22
Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
215 mi
·
3 hr 48 min
·
Old Oregon Trail Highway
23
Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
24
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
22 mi
·
25 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
25
Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
41 mi
·
39 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 Business: Mountain Home, Bruneau
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
I 84 Business: Mountain Home, Bruneau
27
Turn left onto American Legion Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
American Legion Boulevard
28
Turn right onto North 4th East Street
374 ft
·
22 sec
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North 4th East Street
29
Turn left onto East 2nd North Street
118 ft
·
5 sec
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East 2nd North Street
30
Arrive at your destination
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 214 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID, or about 3h 58m 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 94 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 214 miles or 3h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mountain Home, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Coeur d'Alene, ID
This is one driving day of about 428 miles and 7h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 214 mi from Coeur d'Alene, ID · 3h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
214 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 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 214 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mountain Home, ID
The final approach into Mountain Home, 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 Mountain Home, 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
$67.82 one way
$135.65 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
150 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $71.29 | $142.59 |
| premium | $4.53 | $76.32 | $152.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $95.09 | $190.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$68
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 149.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 128.4 | 1 | $44.94 | $20.54 |
| Efficient EV | 107 | 1 | $37.45 | $17.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 171.2 | 2 | $59.92 | $27.39 |
Gas CO2
150 kg
EV CO2
50 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Mountain Home, ID
Evening in Mountain Home on Sunday
Local time
7:02 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
30 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
7h 57m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Mountain Home, ID covers 428 miles and takes about 7h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 4th Street, Spokane, Thomas S. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 214 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 $67.82 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 7h 57m, 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 Coeur d'Alene, ID to Mountain Home, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Mountain Home, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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