How far is Aberdeen, ID from Post Falls, ID?
The driving distance from Aberdeen, ID to Post Falls, ID is about 549 miles (883.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 385.5 miles (620.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 22m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Post Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Post Falls.
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Start on East Central Street
35 m · 7 sec · East Central Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2139 ft · 36 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on West State Highway 39
1.2 km · 1 min · West State Highway 39
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Continue on South 2700 West
2.6 mi · 4 min · South 2700 West
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Continue on 2700 West Road
881 ft · 15 sec · 2700 West Road
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Continue on State Highway 39
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on South 2600 West
4.9 mi · 7 min · South 2600 West
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Turn straight onto State Highway 39
1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 39
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Continue on West 800 South
7.5 mi · 11 min · West 800 South
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Turn straight onto West Highway 39
12.1 mi · 18 min · West Highway 39
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Continue on West State Highway 39
5.5 mi · 8 min · West State Highway 39
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Turn right
1775 ft · 45 sec
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Take the ramp left
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
224.1 mi · 3 hr 31 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula
2808 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
285.8 mi · 4 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spokane Street
1913 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto North Spokane Street
1710 ft · 1 min · North Spokane Street
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Turn left onto West 10th Avenue
872 ft · 38 sec · West 10th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Post Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
286 mi · 04h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aberdeen and Rain near Post Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Post Falls?
The road trip is about 549 miles (883.5 km) and usually takes 08h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Salmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 274.2 miles from Aberdeen and 274.8 miles from Post Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 385.5 miles (620.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 163.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $75.41 one way or $150.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Aberdeen and Post Falls, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Aberdeen and Rain near Post Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Post Falls. Straight-line distance: 385.5 mi (620.41 km).
#1 Aberdeen
City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,977 |
| Coordinates | 42.9440800, -112.8383300 |
| Altitude | 1342 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Post Falls
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 36,250 |
| Coordinates | 47.7179600, -116.9515900 |
| Altitude | 665 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 10th Avenue (-116.951612, 47.717931)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 884 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $75.41 | $150.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $81.95 | $163.91 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $88.11 | $176.23 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $104.83 | $209.66 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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