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

The driving distance from Boise, ID to Post Falls, ID is about 389.9 miles (627.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 285.9 miles (460.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
389.91 mi
07h 23m
Flight
285.88 mi
460.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
285.88 mi
Kilometers
460.08 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
389.91 mi
Kilometers
627.5 km
Drive Time
07h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Post Falls
Wed, May 13, 4:18 AM PDT
Return by in Boise
Wed, May 13, 12:41 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boise
2026-05-12T21:55
Arrive Post Falls
Wed, May 13, 5:18 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:23 PM to 1:53 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
9:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boise
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
Lewiston
ID

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

From Boise
221.8 mi
03h 41m
To Post Falls
168.1 mi
03h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    80 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South 6th Street

    57 m · 11 sec · South 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    2663 ft · 1 min · West Front Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Boise Connector

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Boise Connector

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    237.2 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North: Stanfield, Hermiston

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 4th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Theater Lane

    1368 ft · 42 sec · East Theater Lane

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    2864 ft · 39 sec · North 1st Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Columbia River Highway

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Columbia River Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit right toward I 82 West, US 395 North: Kennewick, Yakima

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto McNary Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · McNary Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on South US 395

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395

  20. 20

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley

    859 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 395

    1416 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane

    130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    25.9 mi · 30 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business

    1895 ft · 48 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Spokane Street

    2151 ft · 1 min · North Spokane Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West 10th Avenue

    872 ft · 38 sec · West 10th Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boise 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
237 mi · 61%
US 395 North
157 mi · 40%
McNary Highway
20.4 mi · 5%
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
8.2 mi · 2%
Lewis and Clark Trail
4.94 mi · 1%
Boise Connector
4.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

237 mi · 04h 15m

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 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+104 mi
285.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
03h 41m from Boise
Leave By
9:14 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Boise and Mostly Sunny near Post Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 389.9 miles (627.5 km) and usually takes 07h 23m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 221.8 miles from Boise and 168.1 miles from Post Falls.

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

The direct path is about 285.9 miles (460.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 104 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 $53.57 one way or $107.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Boise and Post Falls, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boise and Mostly Sunny near Post Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lewiston, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewiston.

BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

1 mi away
1920 Highway 128
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

35 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

38 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
BUS

Colfax, Washington

58 mi away
610 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boise and Post Falls. Straight-line distance: 285.88 mi (460.08 km).

Boise

#1 Boise

The capital of Idaho.

Population228,959
Coordinates43.6135000, -116.2034500
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
Post Falls

#2 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

Population36,250
Coordinates47.7179600, -116.9515900
Altitude665
CountryUnited States
Start: (-116.203299, 43.613424)
End: West 10th Avenue (-116.951612, 47.717931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 628 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.76 gal
52.08 L · about $53.57
Round trip
$107.14
27.52 gal · 104.16 L
Estimated CO2
122.3 kg one way
Round trip: 244.6 kg / 539 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $53.57 $107.14
Mid-grade $4.23 $58.22 $116.44
Premium $4.55 $62.59 $125.19
Diesel $5.41 $74.47 $148.94

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Boise, ID and Post Falls, ID. The current time in Boise is 21:55:18, although it is 20:55:18 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.