Origin
Rathdrum, ID
Late night in Rathdrum on Tuesday
Local time
2:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rathdrum, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rathdrum, ID
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Coeur d'Alene, ID
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Rathdrum and Coeur d'Alene is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 14.1 miles. You can expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Navigating this route involves a combination of Highway 53, North Mill Street, and West Main Street. With fuel costs estimated at around $2, it is a highly economical trip for anyone moving through Idaho’s Mountain West region. Because the drive is so short, you have complete flexibility to plan your schedule based on your personal needs rather than travel fatigue.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Highway 41 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| I 90 | 3.4 mi | 3m |
| Northwest Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East Garden Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North McCartney Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Garden Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Highway 53 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| ID 41 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Highway 41
— 6.9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rathdrum, ID and Coeur d'Alene, ID.
1
Start on ID 53
381 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Highway 53
2
Turn left onto North Mill Street
315 ft
·
13 sec
·
North Mill Street
3
Turn left onto West Main Street
306 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Turn right onto North McCartney Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
North McCartney Street
5
Turn right onto ID 41
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
North Highway 41
6
Turn left onto ID 41
308 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Seltice Way
7
Turn slight left onto ID 41
373 ft
·
15 sec
·
ID 41
Toward I 90, ID 41
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 90
9
Merge onto I 90
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
I 90
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Northwest Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Boulevard
12
Turn left onto West Garden Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Garden Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on East Garden Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Garden Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
East Garden Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Mill Street
Turn left onto North Mill Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North McCartney Street
Turn right onto North McCartney Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
ID 41 / North Highway 41
Turn right onto ID 41 / North Highway 41
Navigation decision point
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
West Garden Avenue
Turn left onto West Garden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.34 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.44 | $4.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Late night in Coeur d'Alene on Tuesday
Local time
2:25 AM
PDT
Current temp
60°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
22m 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 haul. This route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will spend the entire 14.1 miles navigating local roads and surface streets. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Highway 53, confirming that your attention will be required for frequent turns and transitions. You won't be dealing with the monotony of long, straight stretches, so keep your focus on the road as you move between these two Idaho towns. It is a practical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
76% 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: 6.9 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 around 0.1 miles in near North Mill 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 22m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North McCartney Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 22m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 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: at 0.1 miles (North Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North McCartney Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coeur d'Alene, 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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