How far is Blackfoot, ID from Post Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Blackfoot, ID to Post Falls, ID is about 512.8 miles (825.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 384.2 miles (618.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
512.75 mi
07h 53m
Flight
384.17 mi
618.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
384.17 mi
Kilometers
618.26 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
512.75 mi
Kilometers
825.19 km
Drive Time
07h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Post Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 8:08 AM PDT
Return by in Blackfoot
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackfoot
2026-04-23T01:14
Arrive Post Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:54 PM to 2:24 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blackfoot
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Blackfoot
256.1 mi
03h 56m
To Post Falls
256.6 mi
03h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph WSW
Destination
57°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blackfoot and Post Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blackfoot and Post Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    49 m · 13 sec · North Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Idaho Street

    102 m · 20 sec · West Idaho Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Ash Street

    677 ft · 20 sec · North Ash Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Bridge Street

    2824 ft · 50 sec · West Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bergener Boulevard

    2185 ft · 39 sec · Bergener Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    224.1 mi · 3 hr 31 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    285.8 mi · 4 hr 50 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Spokane Street

    1913 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Spokane Street

    1710 ft · 1 min · North Spokane Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West 10th Avenue

    872 ft · 38 sec · West 10th Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackfoot and Post Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
286 mi · 56%
Veterans Memorial Highway
224 mi · 44%
Bergener Boulevard
0.74 mi
West Bridge Street
0.54 mi
Spokane Street
0.36 mi
North Spokane Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+128.6 mi
384.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
03h 56m from Blackfoot
Leave By
8:12 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Blackfoot and Chance Light Rain near Post Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blackfoot to Post Falls?

The road trip is about 512.8 miles (825.2 km) and usually takes 07h 53m 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 256.1 miles from Blackfoot and 256.6 miles from Post Falls.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 384.2 miles (618.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.6 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 $70.42 one way or $140.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Blackfoot 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 Likely around Blackfoot and Chance Light Rain near Post Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blackfoot and Post Falls. Straight-line distance: 384.17 mi (618.26 km).

Blackfoot

#1 Blackfoot

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Population12,034
Coordinates43.1904700, -112.3449800
Altitude1371
CountryUnited States
Post Falls

#2 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

Population36,250
Coordinates47.7179600, -116.9515900
Altitude665
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Street (-112.344872, 43.190406)
End: West 10th Avenue (-116.951612, 47.717931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 825 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.09 gal
68.49 L · about $70.42
Round trip
$140.85
36.18 gal · 136.98 L
Estimated CO2
160.8 kg one way
Round trip: 321.5 kg / 709 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $70.42 $140.85
Mid-grade $4.23 $76.54 $153.08
Premium $4.55 $82.29 $164.58
Diesel $5.41 $97.90 $195.81

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Blackfoot, ID and Post Falls, ID. The current time in Blackfoot is 01:14:20, although it is 00:14:20 in Post Falls.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.