Buffalo, New York to Coeur d'Alene: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1852.9 miles 2982 km · straight line
2223.5 miles estimated 3578.4 km · driving distance
44h 44min estimated drive time
$214 - $263 estimated fuel cost
~4h 14min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Buffalo, New York from Coeur d'Alene?

The distance from Buffalo, New York to Coeur d'Alene is 1852.9 miles (2982 km) as the crow flies. Coeur d'Alene is located WNW of Buffalo, New York. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2223.5 miles, taking about 44h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 4h 14min. Both are located in United States — Buffalo, New York in New York and Coeur d'Alene in Idaho.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Buffalo, New York and Coeur d'Alene. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Buffalo, New York to Coeur d'Alene

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 44h 44min $214 - $263 Flexible stops
Fly ~4h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~53h 41min $178–$334* Budget
Train ~58h 9min $267–$778* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Buffalo, New York & Coeur d'Alene

Quick Facts

Buffalo, New York
42.89°N, 78.88°W
America/New_York
183m elevation
Coeur d'Alene
47.68°N, 116.78°W
America/Los_Angeles
664m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 618 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 154 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 13.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients