Hotels Between Missoula and Coeur d’Alene For Road Trips

When you live in the fourth largest state in the country, you get used to driving long distances. I'd also go as far as saying that most Montanans love a good road trip. There is a special sort of defies-the-space-time-continuum math that happens when comparing driving times in Montana to say, the east coast. A two-hour drive in Massachusetts is like a five-hour drive in Montana.

When on an epic road trip and you're driving west, most people will use Missoula and Coeur d'Alene as the cities to make a stop, whether for a munchy or to stay the night. But, either because of the weather or because you're on a long haul, you might find yourself needing to stop between the two cities. If you've ever found yourself in this situation then you know: there aren't a lot of hotels to choose from.

The stretch of interstate between Missoula and Coeur d'Alene is a beautiful, winding drive along rivers, through trees, and around lake Coeur d'Alene. But the towns along that stretch are pretty small. Still, there are a few places you can stay.

Big Sky Motel, Superior, Montana

With a convenient location, free wifi, and breakfast, the Big Sky Motel makes for a good stop when you're passing through. One reviewer said, "What a pleasant surprise! Stayed 1 night on our way home from a 10 day motorcyle trip and by far the best bedding of all the places we stayed!"

Google Reviews: 4.2 stars

Alpine Falls Ranch, Superior, Montana

For a more luxurious stay, the Alpine Falls Ranch might make an epic destination after a long road trip. It's expensive by local standards, so you might need to split the cost of a room between friends.

Google Reviews: 5.0 stars

Wallace Inn, Wallace, Idaho

This hotel is a personal favorite of mine because my family often stopped in Wallace on our way to Washington to have breakfast at the Wallace Inn. I remember they had the best bacon and cheddar omelet and after we ate we wandered around the adjoining gift shop.

Google Reviews: 4.1 stars

Silver Inn, Kellogg, Idaho

Once you arrive in Kellogg there are a few more places to stay. The Silver Inn points out that it's "30 minutes from Coeur d'Alene...conveniently located between Seattle and Glacier National Park."

Google Reviews: 4.1 stars

Happy travels, and if you have a tip about other roadside gems between Missoula and Coeur d'Alene let us know!