Road Trips from Coeur d'Alene, ID
Looking for a road trip from Coeur d'Alene? You've got options ranging from quick jaunts to nearby towns to longer hauls that could fill a weekend. The terrain is mostly flat or gently rolling, making for easy driving. While not every nearby spot has parks directly within them, some longer routes pass through or near Nez Perce National Historical Park, offering a chance for exploration. You can find destinations within an hour, or plan for a longer drive to places like Garden City or Emmett, both of which are recommended for overnights.
Total Routes
12
Shortest
5h
With Parks Nearby
7
Weekend trip
Cascade, ID
6h 21m301.1 mi one way
This 6.4-hour drive to Cascade spans 301.1 miles. It’s a solid highway route with a high drive score. Notably, it passes near Nez Perce National Historical Park, adding a historical element to this longer journey.
Pinehurst, ID
5h239.1 mi one way
Heading to Pinehurst, this 5-hour drive covers 239.1 miles. It's a primarily highway route with a high drive score. Like Cascade, it offers access to Nez Perce National Historical Park for those interested in history.
Lincoln, ID
7h 57m480.4 mi one way
This is the longest day trip, a full 8 hours covering 480.4 miles to Lincoln. It's a mostly highway route with a high drive score, but it doesn't indicate any nearby parks in the provided data.
Long-haul ideas
9 total in this range
Boise, ID
8h 16m379.2 mi one way
Garden City, ID
8h 11m377.6 mi one way
A recommended overnight trip, this 8.2-hour drive is 377.6 miles to Garden City. It's a highway route with the highest drive score of 9. It also passes near Nez Perce National Historical Park and features gently rolling terrain.
Emmett, ID
8h379 mi one way
This overnight option takes 8 hours and covers 379 miles to Emmett. It's a highway route with a top drive score of 9. The terrain is hilly with moderate elevation changes, and it's near Nez Perce National Historical Park.
Eagle, ID
8h 2m373.1 mi one way
Another overnight option, Eagle is 373.1 miles away and takes 8 hours. This highway route earns a high drive score of 9. It's also situated near Nez Perce National Historical Park, offering historical exploration opportunities.
Meridian, ID
8h 12m445.1 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Boise, ID
8h 16m379.2 mi one way
Garden City, ID
8h 11m377.6 mi one way
Emmett, ID
8h379 mi one way
Eagle, ID
8h 2m373.1 mi one way
Boise, ID
8h 16m379.2 mi one way
Garden City, ID
8h 11m377.6 mi one way
Shelley, ID
8h485.5 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring road trips from Coeur d'Alene are well-suited for the mostly flat terrain, making any of the shorter highway routes accessible and easy.
Summer
Summer is ideal for the longer highway drives, especially those that pass Nez Perce National Historical Park, offering opportunities for extended exploration.
Fall
Fall drives can take advantage of the predominantly flat terrain on shorter routes, or the high drive score routes for longer excursions.
Winter
While specific winter suitability isn't detailed, the mostly flat terrain and highway profiles of many routes suggest potential for winter travel.
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