Trip from Soda Springs, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID

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

Drive Time

9h 39m

Distance

582 mi

937 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$92

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

9h 31m ★

6 AM

9h 40m

8 AM

9h 57m

10 AM

9h 46m

12 PM

9h 44m

3 PM

9h 47m

5 PM

9h 56m

8 PM

9h 34m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Soda Springs, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID covers 582 miles and takes about 9h 39m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 90, Veterans Memorial Highway, West 2nd South Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 275.7 miles on I 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $92.23 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

291 miles from Soda Springs, ID

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 43m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

9h 39m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

At 582 miles and 9h 39m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 90 and Veterans Memorial Highway.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 275.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

At 9h 39m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 303.7 miles in.

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 9h 39m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 8 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 303.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 304.3 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 580 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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303.7 mi into trip | ~4h 55m in

Take the exit toward I 90 West: Missoula

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 90 West: Missoula

4

304.3 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in | I 90

Merge onto I 90 toward I 90 West: Missoula

Merge point - match speed before joining

Toward I 90 West: Missoula

4

580 mi into trip | ~9h 35m in

Take the exit toward Sherman Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Sherman Avenue

6

580.2 mi into trip | ~9h 36m in | East Sherman Avenue

Turn left onto East Sherman Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

5

582 mi into trip | ~9h 39m in | East Garden Avenue

Turn right onto East Garden Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 90	275.7 mi	4h 38m
Veterans Memorial Highway	269.4 mi	4h 14m
West 2nd South Street	33.9 mi	41m
East Sherman Avenue	1.4 mi	2m
I 15 Business	0.4 mi	<1m
North 4th Street	0.3 mi	<1m
East Garden Avenue	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 90 — 275.7 mi, about 4h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Soda Springs, ID and Coeur d'Alene, ID.

1

Start on US 30; ID 34

34 mi · 41 min · West 2nd South Street

2

Take the exit onto I 15 Business; US 30

0.4 mi · 21 sec · I 15 Business; US 30

3

Merge onto I 15; US 30; US 91

269 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

4

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 90 West: Missoula

5

Merge onto I 90

276 mi · 4 hr 38 min · I 90

Toward I 90 West: Missoula

6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 38 sec

Toward Sherman Avenue

7

Turn left onto East Sherman Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · East Sherman Avenue

Use the left lane.

8

Turn right onto North 4th Street

0.3 mi · 55 sec · North 4th Street

9

Turn right onto East Garden Avenue

139 ft · 6 sec · East Garden Avenue

10

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 291 miles from Soda Springs, ID, or about 4h 43m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 275.7 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 128 miles or 2h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 291 miles or 4h 43m 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 291 miles or 4h 43m

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 8h 37m

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 Soda Springs, 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 Soda Springs, ID

Aim for roughly 291 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Coeur d'Alene, ID

Aim for roughly 291 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 128 miles from Soda Springs, 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 I 90 for about 275.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 291 mi from Soda Springs, ID · 4h 43m into the drive

road in the City of Westminster, in central London

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Whitehall, MT

192 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

city in Sanders County, Montana, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Thompson Falls, MT

384 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 Thompson Falls, MT

Overnight Options

Night 1

Missoula, MT

291 mi · about 4.8h in

A practical overnight split lands near Missoula, MT after about 291 miles or 4.8 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Rexburg, ID

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 128 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Whitehall, MT

Meal break

The midpoint is around 291 miles from Soda Springs, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 275.7 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 291 miles or 4.8 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Gonzalez Mexican & American Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Soda Springs, Idaho

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12085471043

Visit website

Golden China Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Soda Springs, Idaho

0.4 mi

FINN

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Missoula, Montana

1.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Clyde Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Missoula, Montana

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 415.7

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14065404481

Visit website

Gonzalez Mexican & American Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Soda Springs, Idaho

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12085471043

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 415.7

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14065436843

Zoo Thai

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 415.7

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 4:30–9 pm

+14065404206

Visit website

Clyde Coffee

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 415.7

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+14065404481

Visit website

Idaho Potato Museum & Potato Station Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 83.1

Blackfoot, Idaho

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12087852517

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 415.7

Missoula, Montana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 83.1

Blackfoot, Idaho

Hours: Open 24 hours

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 582

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

+12088202080

Visit website

McEuen Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 582

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+12087692252

Visit website

Fort Sherman Playground

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 582

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12087692300

Visit website

Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 582

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12082925670

Visit website

Coeur d'Alene Convention & Visitor Bureau

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 582

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+12086643194

Visit website

Museum of North Idaho

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 582

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12086643448

Visit website

Caras Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 415.7

Missoula, Montana

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+14065434238

Visit website

Dragon Hollow Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 415.7

Missoula, MT

+14065498382

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$92.23 one way

$184.45 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 204 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$96.67	$193.34
premium	$4.53	$103.82	$207.64
diesel	$5.61	$128.50	$257.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$92

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$222–$332

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 203.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $61 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	174.6	2	$61.11	$27.94
Efficient EV	145.5	1	$50.93	$23.28
EV Truck/SUV	232.8	2	$81.48	$37.25

Gas CO2

204 kg

EV CO2

68 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Soda Springs, ID

Night in Soda Springs on Friday

Local time

10:14 PM

MDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Night in Coeur d'Alene on Friday

Local time

9:14 PM

PDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Whitehall, MT

192 mi in

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

12 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

9h 39m 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 Soda Springs, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID covers 582 miles and takes about 9h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 90, Veterans Memorial Highway, West 2nd South Street. 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 291 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 291 miles from Soda Springs, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $92.23 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 9h 39m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 8 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

The main spots that need attention: at 303.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 304.3 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 580 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Soda Springs, 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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Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Coeur d'Alene, ID

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Clyde Coffee

Gonzalez Mexican & American Restaurant

Golden China Restaurant

FINN

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Zoo Thai

Clyde Coffee

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Blink Charging Station

Red E Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

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McEuen Park

Fort Sherman Playground

Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises

Coeur d'Alene Convention & Visitor Bureau

Museum of North Idaho

Caras Park

Dragon Hollow Playground

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Soda Springs, ID

Coeur d'Alene, ID

1 hour earlier

12 degrees cooler at arrival

9h 39m on the road

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