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22m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
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Coeur d'Alene, ID
Ghassan Hani
Rathdrum, ID
Andrew Mulleady
The drive from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Rathdrum, ID covers 14.1 miles and takes about 22m 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, I 90, North 4th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.7 miles on North Highway 41. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.23 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
7.1 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
This is a 22m highway drive covering 14.1 miles, with most of the trip on North Highway 41 and I 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.7 miles on North Highway 41.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
199 ft
Total Descent
173 ft
Highest Point
2,292 ft
~6.5 mi in
Elevation Range
101 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Highway 41 and I 90. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 4th Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 left onto North McCartney Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto North Mill Street
Navigation decision point
On the drive from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Rathdrum, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Spokane along the way.
Spokane
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Highway 41 | 6.7 mi | 10m |
| I 90 | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| North 4th Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North McCartney Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Highway 53 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Mill Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Garden Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene, ID and Rathdrum, 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 North McCartney Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Turn right onto North Mill Street
Turn right onto ID 53
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 14.1 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.1 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rathdrum, 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 14.1 miles and 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.1 mi from Coeur d'Alene, ID · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 14.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 7.1 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Rathdrum, 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 Rathdrum, ID.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.23 one way
$4.47 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.51 | $5.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.13 | $6.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
7:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Rathdrum on Sunday
Local time
7:06 PM
PDT
Current temp
33°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.
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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