Origin
Emmett, ID
Afternoon in Emmett on Sunday
Local time
3:18 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Emmett, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID
Drive Time
8h
Distance
378.6 mi
609 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 51m
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6 AM
8h 0m
8 AM
8h 17m
10 AM
8h 6m
12 PM
8h 4m
3 PM
8h 7m
5 PM
8h 16m
8 PM
7h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Emmett, ID
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Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Emmett, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID covers 378.6 miles and takes about 8h behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on US 95, North Norris Avenue, East Central Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 156.9 miles on US 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.99 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
189.3 miles from Emmett, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Emmett, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID covers 378.6 miles and takes about 8h, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 156.9 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,559 ft
2,154 ft
Total Climb
405 ft
Total Descent
220 ft
Highest Point
2,559 ft
~63.1 mi in
Elevation Range
405 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 29 miles in near US 95 / South 16th Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 378.6 miles you will encounter 17 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: at 29 miles (US 95 / South 16th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 197.4 miles (US 95): Lane positioning matters here; at 264.8 miles (US 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
29 mi into trip
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~43m in
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US 95 / South 16th Street
Turn right onto US 95 / South 16th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
197.4 mi into trip
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~4h 8m in
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US 95
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
264.8 mi into trip
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~5h 27m in
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US 95
Keep slight right at fork onto US 95 toward US 195 North: Moscow, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 195 North: Moscow, Coeur d' Alene, Sp...
7
293.4 mi into trip
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~6h 7m in
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US 95 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 95 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
377.5 mi into trip
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~7h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 90 Business: Northwest Boulevard, I 90 Business East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 90 Business: Northwest Boulevard, I 90...
Towns Along This Route
Between Emmett, ID and Coeur d'Alene, ID, road signs point toward Coeur D' Alene, Spokane, Potlatch and Cour D'alene.
Coeur D' Alene
264.8 mi in
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~5h 27m
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via US 95
Spokane
264.8 mi in
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~5h 27m
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via US 95
Potlatch
294.5 mi in
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~6h 10m
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via US 95; ID 8
Cour D'alene
294.5 mi in
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~6h 10m
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via US 95; ID 8
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 95 | 156.9 mi | 3h 15m |
| North Norris Avenue | 76.4 mi | 1h 26m |
| East Central Boulevard | 46.6 mi | 1h |
| South 16th Street | 34.7 mi | 41m |
| ID 52 | 28 mi | 40m |
| South Washington Street | 16.8 mi | 23m |
| Railroad Street | 8.5 mi | 10m |
| Reisenauer Road | 5.3 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 95
— 156.9 mi, about 3h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmett, ID and Coeur d'Alene, ID.
1
Start on this road
48 ft
·
9 sec
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this road
2
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
177 ft
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13 sec
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East 2nd Street
3
Turn left onto ID 52
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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South Washington Avenue
4
Turn right onto ID 52
16 mi
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23 min
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ID 52
5
Turn right onto ID 52
12 mi
·
16 min
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ID 52
6
Turn slight left onto ID 52
0.1 mi
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13 sec
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2nd Avenue South
7
Turn right onto US 95
35 mi
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41 min
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South 16th Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 95
8.5 mi
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10 min
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Railroad Street
9
Take the exit onto US 95
365 ft
·
12 sec
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Superior Street
10
Merge onto US 95
47 mi
·
1 hr
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East Central Boulevard
11
Turn left onto US 95
76 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
North Norris Avenue
12
Turn left onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
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Johnston Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
67 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
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US 95
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 95
6.7 mi
·
7 min
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US 95
Toward US 195 North: Moscow, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 95
17 mi
·
25 min
·
US 95
16
Turn left onto Reisenauer Road
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Reisenauer Road
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on US 95; ID 8
17 mi
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23 min
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South Washington Street
Toward Potlatch, Cour d'Alene
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 95; ID 6
66 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
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US 95; ID 6
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 90 Business: Northwest Boulevard, I 90 Business East
21
Turn straight onto Northwest Boulevard
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Northwest Boulevard
22
Turn left onto West Garden Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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West Garden Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on East Garden Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Garden Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
East Garden Avenue
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 189.3 miles from Emmett, ID, or about 3h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 156.9 miles.
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 83 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.3 miles or 3h 56m 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 189.3 miles or 3h 56m
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 6h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coeur d'Alene, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Emmett, 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 Emmett, ID
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Coeur d'Alene, ID
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Emmett, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 95 for about 156.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 189.3 mi from Emmett, ID · 3h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
189 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 Kamiah, IDOvernight Options
Night 1
189 mi · about 4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Kamiah, ID after about 189 miles or 4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 189.3 miles from Emmett, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 156.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 189 miles or 4 hours on the road.
Arriving in Coeur d'Alene, ID
The final approach into Coeur d'Alene, 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 Coeur d'Alene, ID.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Coeur d'Alene, ID with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.99 one way
$119.99 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $63.07 | $126.13 |
| premium | $4.53 | $67.51 | $135.01 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $84.11 | $168.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$190–$300
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.6 | 1 | $39.75 | $18.17 |
| Efficient EV | 94.7 | 1 | $33.13 | $15.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.4 | 1 | $53.00 | $24.23 |
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 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
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Afternoon in Coeur d'Alene on Sunday
Local time
2:18 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 3 mph
6% chance
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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 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 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 Emmett, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID covers 378.6 miles and takes about 8h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 95, North Norris Avenue, East Central Boulevard. 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 189 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 189.3 miles from Emmett, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.99 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 378.6 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 29 miles (US 95 / South 16th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 197.4 miles (US 95): Lane positioning matters here; at 264.8 miles (US 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Emmett, ID and Coeur d'Alene, ID, road signs point toward Coeur D' Alene, Spokane, Potlatch and Cour D'alene.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 2,154 ft to 2,559 ft elevation with about 405 ft of total climbing.
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