Spanning 601.7 miles across Idaho, this trek from Burley to Coeur d'Alene is a significant journey through the Mountain West. Clocking in at approximately 8 hours and 56 minutes of driving time, it is best approached as a two-day trip rather than a single-day haul. You should budget about $92 for fuel to complete the trek. Navigating this route involves transitioning from East 14th Street and Overland Avenue onto the I-84 corridor. Because of the substantial distance, splitting the drive into two manageable segments will help you arrive refreshed. It is a straightforward trip that connects the southern and northern reaches of the state, requiring a solid plan to handle the time commitment involved.
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
300.9 miles from Burley, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 45m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 90
275.7 mi
4h 38m
I 15 BUS
244.5 mi
3h 49m
I 86
62.7 mi
59m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
13.2 mi
12m
Overland Avenue
2.2 mi
3m
East Sherman Avenue
1.4 mi
2m
North 4th Street
0.3 mi
<1m
East 14th Street
<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 Burley, ID and Coeur d'Alene, ID.
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Start on this road
92 ft·8 sec·this road
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Turn right onto East 14th Street
181 ft·12 sec·East 14th Street
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Turn right onto ID 27
2.2 mi·3 min·Overland Avenue
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Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I-84: Odgen, Pocatello
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Merge onto I 84
13 mi·12 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on I 86; US 30
63 mi·59 min·I 86; US 30
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·40 sec
Toward Idaho Falls
8
Merge onto I 15 BUS
244 mi·3 hr 49 min·I 15 BUS
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Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West: Missoula
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Merge onto I 90
276 mi·4 hr 38 min·I 90
Toward I 90 West: Missoula
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Toward Sherman Avenue
12
Turn left onto East Sherman Avenue
1.4 mi·2 min·East Sherman Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto North 4th Street
0.3 mi·55 sec·North 4th Street
14
Turn right onto East Garden Avenue
139 ft·6 sec·East Garden Avenue
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Arrive at destination
East Garden Avenue
Trip Plan
To tackle this 601.7-mile route effectively, aim for an early departure to maximize daylight hours during your two-day schedule. Planning for at least two designated stops will keep you alert throughout the nearly nine-hour drive. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, keeping that $92 estimate in mind as you pass through different service areas. Since the longest stretch is 0 miles on East 14th Street, you will be on the interstate quickly; prioritize checking your tire pressure and fluid levels before leaving Burley, as sustained highway speeds put extra demand on your vehicle. Flexibility is key here, so use your overnight stop to break up the monotony of the long-distance haul.
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 300.9 miles from Burley, ID, or about 4h 45m 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 132 miles or 2h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 300.9 miles or 4h 45m 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 300.9 miles or 4h 45m
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 47m
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 Burley, 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 Burley, ID
Aim for roughly 301 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Coeur d'Alene, ID
Aim for roughly 301 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 132 miles from Burley, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 601.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|East 14th Street
Turn right onto East 14th Street
Navigation decision point
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|ID 27 / Overland Avenue
Turn right onto ID 27 / Overland Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
78.4 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Idaho Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Idaho Falls
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600 mi into trip|~9h 47m in|East Sherman Avenue
Turn left onto East Sherman Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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601.7 mi into trip|~9h 50m in|East Garden Avenue
Turn right onto East Garden Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$95.35 one way
$190.70 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg211 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$99.94
$199.89
premium
$4.53
$107.33
$214.67
diesel
$5.61
$132.85
$265.70
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$95
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$225–$335
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 210.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $63 in charging
· 2 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
180.5
2
$63.18
$28.88
Efficient EV
150.4
1
$52.65
$24.07
EV Truck/SUV
240.7
3
$84.24
$38.51
Gas CO2
211 kg
EV CO2
70 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
Burley, ID
Evening
in Burley on Saturday
Local time
7:11 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Evening
in Coeur d'Alene on Saturday
Local time
6:11 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Whitehall, MT
199 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
18 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 50m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a long-distance drive that focuses primarily on highway travel to cover the terrain efficiently. While you begin on local roads like East 14th Street, the majority of your time is spent on I-84, which serves as the backbone of your journey. You will find that the road's personality is defined by steady, sustained interstate transit, making it a reliable but lengthy experience. Because the highway share is 0% of the total mileage on the specific local starting roads, you will experience a quick transition from town streets to high-speed transit. Prepare for a consistent pace as you move through the diverse landscapes of Idaho.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 275.7 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 15 BUS. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 14th Street.
Driving Effort4/10
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 50m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 12 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ID 27 / Overland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 78.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Burley, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Idaho Falls along the way.
Idaho Falls
78.4 mi in|~1h 16m
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 275.7 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 301 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Coeur d'Alene, ID before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ID can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ID 27 / Overland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 78.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.8 hours each way, a round trip means 19.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Coeur d'Alene, ID before the return drive.
