Here's a sample itinerary for a drive from Portland to Coeur d'Alene. If you're planning a road trip to Coeur d'Alene, you can research locations to stop along the way. Make sure you check road conditions to double check the weather. Traveling with a dog or cat? Find pet-friendly stops. Camping along the way? Search for RV campgrounds. Find the best hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on the most talked about places recommended by Trippy members.
11:00 am start in Portland
drive for about 2 hours
12:52 pm Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:52 pm
drive for about 1.5 hours
3:33 pm Umatilla
stay overnight and leave the next day around 10:00 am
day 1 driving ≈ 3.5 hours
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10:00 am leave from Umatilla
drive for about 1 hour
11:01 am Mesa (Washington)
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 12:01 pm
drive for about 49 minutes
12:50 pm Ritzville
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 1:50 pm
drive for about 58 minutes
2:48 pm Spokane
stay for about 1 hour
and leave at 3:48 pm
drive for about 39 minutes
4:27 pm arrive in Coeur d'Alene
day 2 driving ≈ 3.5 hours
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Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (28 mentions)
Umatilla
Mesa (Washington)
Ritzville
Spokane (38 answers)
Riverfront Park (2 mentions)
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