Coeur d'Alene, ID to Pinehurst, ID is 239.1 miles and takes about 5h via US 95, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, offering a straightforward journey through Idaho. Primarily a highway-focused experience, you'll be covering a significant distance on US 95 for most of your trip. With a recommended one-day drive, this route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
119.5 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 95
228.4 mi
4h 39m
Reisenauer Road
5.2 mi
6m
Johnston Road
2.2 mi
5m
North Jackson Street
1.8 mi
4m
Northwest Boulevard
0.6 mi
1m
East Garden Avenue
0.3 mi
1m
West Garden Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
North Main Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 95
— 228.4 mi, about 4h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene, ID and Pinehurst, ID.
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Start on East Garden Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·East Garden Avenue
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Continue on West Garden Avenue
0.1 mi·23 sec·West Garden Avenue
3
Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Northwest Boulevard
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Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
5
Turn left onto US 95
82 mi·1 hr 44 min·US 95
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Continue on US 95
0.1 mi·18 sec·North Main Street
Toward ID 8
7
Continue on US 95
1.8 mi·4 min·North Jackson Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto Reisenauer Road
5.2 mi·6 min·Reisenauer Road
9
Turn right onto US 95
23 mi·32 min·US 95
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 95
68 mi·1 hr 19 min·US 95
Toward Missoula, BoiseUse the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Johnston Road
12
Turn right onto US 95
55 mi·1 hr 2 min·US 95
13
Turn left
0.1 mi·30 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Starting your drive from Coeur d'Alene in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Pinehurst, as the 5-hour trip is easily manageable in a single day. Given the longest stretch on US 95 is over 228 miles, plan your fuel stops accordingly, especially since there's only one recommended stop. The fuel cost is estimated at $38, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing. Keep an eye on your mileage and consider topping off your tank before entering the more rural sections of US 95 to avoid any potential delays.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 119.5 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 228.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 53 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.5 miles or 2h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pinehurst, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Coeur d'Alene, ID
This is one driving day of about 239.1 miles and 5h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 95 for about 228.4 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 181.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.2 mi into trip|~3m in|US 95
Turn left onto US 95
Navigation decision point
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85.3 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|Reisenauer Road
Turn right onto Reisenauer Road
Navigation decision point
4
90.6 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|US 95
Turn right onto US 95
Navigation decision point
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113.5 mi into trip|~2h 31m in|US 95
Keep slight left at fork onto US 95 toward Missoula, Boise
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward Missoula, Boise
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181.6 mi into trip|~3h 51m in|Johnston Road
Turn right onto Johnston Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.89 one way
$75.78 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$39.72
$79.43
premium
$4.53
$42.65
$85.30
diesel
$5.61
$52.79
$105.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.7
0
$25.11
$11.48
Efficient EV
59.8
0
$20.92
$9.56
EV Truck/SUV
95.6
1
$33.47
$15.30
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Night
in Coeur d'Alene on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pinehurst, ID
Night
in Pinehurst on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
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.
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
3 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
5h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the journey utilizing major roads. You'll spend the bulk of your time on US 95, experiencing its longest stretch of 228.4 miles without interruption. While the profile suggests a highway-centric experience, be aware that Reisenauer Road and Johnston Road will introduce some variation as you approach your destination. Expect a generally smooth and consistent pace for most of the 5-hour duration.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 228.4 mi on US 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 95 and Reisenauer Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 95.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 95): Navigation decision point; at 85.3 miles (Reisenauer Road): Navigation decision point; at 90.6 miles (US 95): Navigation decision point.
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 Pinehurst, ID, road signs point toward Missoula and Boise.
The longest stretch is about 228.4 miles on US 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 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: at 1.2 miles (US 95): Navigation decision point; at 85.3 miles (Reisenauer Road): Navigation decision point; at 90.6 miles (US 95): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.0 hours each way, a round trip means 10.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Pinehurst, ID before the return drive.
