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Trip from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Hansen, ID
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 14m
Distance
628.2 mi
1,011 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$114
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 6m
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6 AM
10h 15m
8 AM
10h 33m
10 AM
10h 21m
12 PM
10h 20m
3 PM
10h 22m
5 PM
10h 32m
8 PM
10h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Hansen, ID
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Trip Overview
Coeur d'Alene, ID to Hansen, ID is 628.2 miles and takes about 10h 14m via I 90 and I 15, with a fuel budget near $109 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This long-haul drive stays within the Mountain West region, primarily traversing Idaho. Given the 10-hour duration, it's recommended to split this trip over two days to make the most of your time and avoid fatigue. It's a significant stretch of driving, so planning your overnight stop in advance is a good idea.
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
314.1 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 275.3 mi | 4h 36m |
| I 15 | 244.3 mi | 3h 49m |
| I 86 | 62.7 mi | 59m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 39.1 mi | 36m |
| North 3800 East | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Sherman Avenue | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South 1150 East | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| ID 50 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 275.3 mi, about 4h 36m
Traffic on I-90
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 88 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~479 veh/hr typical · worst 753
Quietest
2 AM
~36 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene, ID and Hansen, ID.
1
Start on East Garden Avenue
0.2 mi
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43 sec
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East Garden Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 7th Street
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
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North 7th Street
3
Turn left onto Sherman Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Sherman Avenue
4
Take the ramp onto I 90
275 mi
·
4 hr 36 min
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I 90
Toward I 90 East
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
6
Merge onto I 15
244 mi
·
3 hr 49 min
·
I 15
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 72
Toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
8
Continue on I 86
63 mi
·
59 min
·
I 86
9
Continue on I 84; US 30
39 mi
·
36 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward ID 50: Kimberly, Twin Falls
11
Turn left onto ID 50
484 ft
·
8 sec
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South 1150 East
12
Continue on ID 50
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
ID 50
13
Continue on ID 50
0.8 mi
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59 sec
·
South 1150 East
14
Turn slight left onto North 3800 East
1.8 mi
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3 min
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North 3800 East
15
Turn left onto US 30
0.2 mi
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24 sec
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US 30
16
Turn right onto Main Street North
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
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Main Street North
17
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
8 ft
·
0 sec
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Maple Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Maple Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 10-hour drive, splitting the trip over two days is highly recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Aim to start your first day early to maximize daylight hours and reach your planned overnight stop comfortably. With two stops planned, you'll have opportunities to refuel and take breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 275.3-mile stretch on I 90, as services can be spaced out in some sections. Planning your overnight accommodation around the halfway point will break up the driving nicely.
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 314.1 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID, or about 5h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 275.3 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 138 miles or 2h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 314.1 miles or 5h 15m 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 314.1 miles or 5h 15m
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 9h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hansen, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Coeur d'Alene, 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 Coeur d'Alene, ID
Aim for roughly 314 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Hansen, ID
Aim for roughly 314 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 138 miles from Coeur d'Alene, 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 275.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
207 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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
415 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 Helena, MTOvernight Options
Night 1
314 mi · about 5.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Missoula, MT after about 314 miles or 5.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 138 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 314.1 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 275.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 314 miles or 5.1 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Quartz Flat
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0 mi from route
Bearmouth Rest Area, I-90 Eastbound
0 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Red Rocks Parking Area, I-15 Northbound
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.1 mi from route
Quartz Flat
0.1 mi from route
Bearmouth Rest Area, I-90 Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Gold Creek Parking Area, I-90 Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Gold Creek Parking Area, I-90 Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Dubois Rest Area, I-15
0.1 mi from route
Lima Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Divide Rest Area, I-15 Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Divide Rest Area, I-15 Northbound
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Muralt's Travel Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Blackfoot Rest Area, I-15 Northbound
0.3 mi from route
Blackfoot Rest Area, I-15 Southbound
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Anaconda Rest Area
0.8 mi from route
Town Pump Flying J Travel Center
1.3 mi from route
Town Pump Flying J Travel Center
1.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 624.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North 7th Street
Turn right onto North 7th Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.6 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 90
Take the ramp onto I 90 toward I 90 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 90 East
5
276.9 mi into trip
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~4h 40m in
Take the exit toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
6
521.7 mi into trip
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~8h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 72
Toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
5
624.1 mi into trip
|
~10h 7m in
Take the exit toward ID 50: Kimberly, Twin Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward ID 50: Kimberly, Twin Falls
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$113.89 one way
$227.78 round trip
$4.61/gal
25.4 MPG avg
220 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $119.31 | $238.62 |
| premium | $5.13 | $126.83 | $253.65 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $155.22 | $310.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$114
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$244–$354
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 219.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $66 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 188.5 | 2 | $65.96 | $30.15 |
| Efficient EV | 157.1 | 1 | $54.97 | $25.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 251.3 | 3 | $87.95 | $40.20 |
Gas CO2
220 kg
EV CO2
73 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.
Origin
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Late night in Coeur d'Alene on Thursday
Local time
1:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 2 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Hansen, ID
Late night in Hansen on Thursday
Local time
2:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Sunny
ESE 6 to 9 mph
0% 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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
11 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
10h 14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway cruising, with 93% of the 628.2 miles on major interstates. You'll experience a longest stretch of 275.3 miles on I 90 before transitioning to other interstates. The vast majority of the route is on high-speed roads, meaning you'll encounter fewer turns and more consistent travel speeds for extended periods. Expect to see a lot of open road.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 275.3 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and I 15. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North 7th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 628.2 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 90): Navigation decision point; at 276.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,597 ft
2,191 ft
Total Climb
4,452 ft
Total Descent
2,612 ft
Highest Point
6,597 ft
~403.8 mi in
Elevation Range
4,406 ft
Notable High Points
5,139 ft at ~269.2 miles
+46 ft prominence
6,597 ft at ~403.8 miles
+989 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Coeur d'Alene, ID and Hansen, ID, road signs point toward Idaho Falls and Twin Falls.
Idaho Falls
276.9 mi in
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~4h 40m
Twin Falls
521.7 mi in
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~8h 31m
About the Cities
Starting in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Full guide →Founded 1878
Coeur d'Alene, often referred to as simply CDA, is the largest city in Northern Idaho. The city is a tourist haven for outdoor pursuits. Coeur d'Alene also features a renowned golf course with a free-floating island green, the only such hole in the world. World class skiing is within a 90-minute drive of downtown. Lake Coeur d'Alene offers boating and water-skiing as well as fishing for bass, trout, and salmon.
Top landmarks
- • Fort Sherman — former US Army post in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
- • St. Thomas Catholic Church — historic church in Idaho, United States
- • Coeur d'Alene Masonic Temple — masonic temple in Idaho, United States of America
Arriving in Hansen, ID
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10h 14m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 275.3 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 314 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 28 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hansen, 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. There are 28 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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: at 0.2 miles (North 7th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (I 90): Navigation decision point; at 276.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 10.2 hours each way, a round trip means 20.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hansen, ID before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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