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
Trip from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Spirit Lake, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Ghassan Hani
Spirit Lake, ID
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick getaway in the Mountain West, the 25.9-mile journey from Coeur d'Alene to Spirit Lake is an ideal choice. Covering the distance in just 39 minutes, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion. You will navigate primarily via North 4th Street, Spokane, and Highway 41 to reach your destination. With fuel costs estimated at $4, it remains a budget-friendly way to move between these two Idaho towns. Since both locations are situated within the same region, you won't need to worry about major shifts in climate or time zones. It is a straightforward, practical drive that provides plenty of flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Highway 41 | 17.7 mi | 26m |
| I 90 | 5.2 mi | 5m |
| North 4th Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| North 5th Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Highway 53 / North Highway 41 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Garden Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Highway 41
— 17.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene, ID and Spirit Lake, ID.
1
Start on East Garden Avenue
139 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Garden Avenue
2
Turn right onto North 4th Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North 4th Street
3
Take the ramp onto I 90
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
I 90
Toward Spokane
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
5
Keep slight right at fork
425 ft
·
10 sec
6
Turn straight onto ID 41
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
North Highway 41
7
Turn left onto ID 53; ID 41
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Highway 53 / North Highway 41
8
Turn right onto ID 41
10 mi
·
15 min
·
North Highway 41
9
Continue on ID 41
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 5th Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
ID 41
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 4th Street
Turn right onto North 4th Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 90
Take the ramp onto I 90 toward Spokane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Spokane
3
6.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
14.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
ID 41 / North Highway 41
Turn right onto ID 41 / North Highway 41
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.10 one way
$8.21 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Spirit Lake, ID
Night in Spirit Lake on Saturday
Local time
9:45 PM
PDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 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
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise on this route. Because the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a more involved experience behind the wheel as you navigate local roads. The path demands your attention, moving away from major thoroughfares to connect these two communities directly. You won't encounter long, monotonous stretches of highway here, as the route relies on steady navigation through local corridors. This makes for a hands-on driving experience that feels markedly different from typical cross-country travel.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 17.7 mi on North Highway 41.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North Highway 41 and I 90. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 4th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 39m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 90): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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.
On the drive from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Spirit Lake, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Spokane along the way.
Spokane
1.4 mi in
|
~3m
|
via I 90
About the Cities
Starting in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Full guide →Coeur d'Alene is the largest city in Northern Idaho.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 17.7 miles on North Highway 41. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 (North 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles (I 90): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Spirit Lake, ID before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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