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Trip from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Marsing, ID

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

Drive Time

8h 7m

Distance

438.7 mi

706 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$70

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
8h 0m ★
6 AM
8h 8m
8 AM
8h 24m
10 AM
8h 13m
12 PM
8h 12m
3 PM
8h 14m
5 PM
8h 23m
8 PM
8h 3m

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

Downtown Coeur d'Alene, ID, ID

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Ghassan Hani

Downtown Marsing, ID, ID

Marsing, ID

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Trip Overview

The drive from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Marsing, ID covers 438.7 miles and takes about 8h 7m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

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 $69.52 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

219.3 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

8h 7m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 7m drive with frequent turns across 438.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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.

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 7m, 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 Marsing, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North 4th Street
Spokane
Thomas S
I 182 West
Lewis and Clark Trail
US 395
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
US 395 south

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

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 Marsing, ID.

1

Start on East Garden Avenue

138 ft · 8 sec · 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 · 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 · 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 · US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
13

Turn left onto Columbia River Highway

0.8 mi · 57 sec · 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

191 mi · 3 hr 25 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
23

Take the exit slight right toward US 95: Payette, Parma

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 95: Payette, Parma
24

Turn right

15 mi · 17 min
25

Turn left

19 mi · 21 min
26

Continue straight

1.9 mi · 2 min
27

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.

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 219.3 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID, or about 4h 3m into the drive.

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 97 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 219.3 miles or 4h 3m 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 219.3 miles or 4h 3m

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 7h 1m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marsing, 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.

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

Day 2

Finish the approach into Marsing, ID

Aim for roughly 219 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 97 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 219.3 mi from Coeur d'Alene, ID · 4h 3m into the drive

Downtown College Place, WA, WA

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

College Place, WA

219 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 College Place, WA

Overnight Options

Night 1

College Place, WA

219 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near College Place, WA after about 219 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Warden, WA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 97 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

College Place, WA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 219.3 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 219 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

Arriving in Marsing, ID

The final approach into Marsing, 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 Marsing, ID.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Marsing, ID with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$69.52 one way

$139.04 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 154 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $72.87 $145.74
premium $4.53 $78.26 $156.52
diesel $5.61 $96.86 $193.72

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$70

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$200–$310

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 153.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 131.6 1 $46.06 $21.06
Efficient EV 109.7 1 $38.39 $17.55
EV Truck/SUV 175.5 2 $61.42 $28.08

Gas CO2

153 kg

EV CO2

51 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Late night in Coeur d'Alene on Saturday

Local time

4:57 AM

PDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Marsing, ID

Late night in Marsing on Saturday

Local time

5:57 AM

MDT

Current temp

73°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

27 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 7m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Marsing, ID covers 438.7 miles and takes about 8h 7m 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.

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 219 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 219.3 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 $69.52 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 7m, 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 Marsing, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Marsing, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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