Coeur d'Alene to Glacier Bay: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1086 miles 1747.8 km · straight line
1303.3 miles estimated 2097.4 km · driving distance
26h 13min estimated drive time
$125 - $154 estimated fuel cost
~2h 41min flight time
321° NW bearing direction

How far is Coeur d'Alene from Glacier Bay?

The distance from Coeur d'Alene to Glacier Bay is 1086 miles (1747.8 km) as the crow flies. Glacier Bay is located NW of Coeur d'Alene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1303.3 miles, taking about 26h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 41min. Both are located in United States — Coeur d'Alene in Idaho and Glacier Bay in Alaska.

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 Coeur d'Alene and Glacier Bay. 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 Coeur d'Alene to Glacier Bay

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 26h 13min $125 - $154 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~31h 28min $104–$195* Budget
Train ~34h 5min $156–$456* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Coeur d'Alene & Glacier Bay

Quick Facts

Coeur d'Alene
47.68°N, 116.78°W
America/Los_Angeles
664m elevation
Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 362 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients