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1h 19m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
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Coeur d'Alene, ID
Ghassan Hani
Priest River, ID
cottonbro studio
The drive from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Priest River, ID covers 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Highway 41, US 2, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.7 miles on North Highway 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.26 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
26 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .
This is a 1h 19m highway drive covering 52.1 miles, with most of the trip on North Highway 41 and US 2. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.7 miles on North Highway 41.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
149 ft
Total Descent
51 ft
Highest Point
2,319 ft
~17.4 mi in
Elevation Range
97 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Highway 41 and US 2. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 4th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 19m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 90): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto North 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp onto I 90 toward Spokane
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto US 2
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto 7th Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Highway 41 | 36.7 mi | 54m |
| US 2 | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| I 90 | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| North 5th Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North 4th Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| South State Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Highway 53 / North Highway 41 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Jackson Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene, ID and Priest River, ID.
Start on East Garden Avenue
Turn right onto North 4th Street
Take the ramp onto I 90
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto ID 41
Turn left onto ID 53; ID 41
Turn right onto ID 41
Continue on ID 41
Continue on ID 41
Continue on ID 41
Turn right onto US 2
Turn left onto ID 57
Turn right onto East Jackson Avenue
Turn right onto 7th Street
Continue on Summit Boulevard
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 52.1 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26 miles or 39m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Priest River, 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 52.1 miles and 1h 19m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26 mi from Coeur d'Alene, ID · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 52.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Priest River, 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 Priest River, ID.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.26 one way
$16.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.29 | $18.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.57 | $23.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
6:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Priest River on Sunday
Local time
6:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Patchy Fog
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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