Origin
Hayden, ID
Morning in Hayden on Friday
Local time
10:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hayden, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.4 mi
10 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hayden, ID
Shots by Kevin
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Ghassan Hani
Trip Overview
Hayden to Coeur d'Alene is 6.4 miles and takes about 13 minutes via North Government Way and East Garden Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Idaho. It's a local, turn-heavy experience that's perfect for a quick hop between towns. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for those who want to maximize their time at their destination without a lengthy travel segment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.4-mile, 13-minute drive is perfect for a quick weekend loop. You can easily tackle this same-day with plenty of time left for exploring Coeur d'Alene.
Family Friendly
With only 6.4 miles and a 13-minute drive time, this route is super short and manageable for families with kids. The turn-heavy nature might require a bit more attention, but the short duration makes it easy.
Solo Traveler
At just 6.4 miles and 13 minutes, this route is incredibly comfortable for a solo traveler. You'll be at your destination in no time with minimal fuss.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This is a great first-time driver route: it's a mere 6.4 miles and takes only 13 minutes. While it's turn-heavy, the short distance and lack of highway driving make it very straightforward.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.1 miles on North Government Way. Expect to navigate through local streets rather than open highway. The roads will likely feel more urban or suburban, requiring attention to local traffic and turns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 3 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Government Way is the longest continuous segment at about 6.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.1 miles in near East Garden Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Hayden, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is easy. At 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 6.1 miles (East Garden Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
6.1 mi into trip
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~12m in
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East Garden Avenue
Turn left onto East Garden Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Government Way | 6.1 mi | 12m |
| East Garden Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
North Government Way
— 6.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hayden, ID and Coeur d'Alene, ID.
1
Start on North Government Way
6.1 mi
·
12 min
·
North Government Way
2
Turn left onto East Garden Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Garden Avenue
3
Arrive at destination
East Garden Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.01 one way
$2.03 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.06 | $2.13 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.14 | $2.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.67 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.56 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Morning in Coeur d'Alene on Friday
Local time
10:23 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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
13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Hayden, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID covers 6.4 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Government Way, East Garden Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.2 miles from Hayden, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Hayden, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID is easy. At 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 6.1 miles (East Garden Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Hayden, ID to Coeur d'Alene, 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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