How far is Bonners Ferry, ID from Post Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Bonners Ferry, ID to Post Falls, ID is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (118 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
81.91 mi
01h 33m
Flight
73.34 mi
118.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.34 mi
Kilometers
118.03 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.91 mi
Kilometers
131.82 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Post Falls
Sun, May 31, 5:41 AM PDT
Return by in Bonners Ferry
Sun, May 31, 7:15 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bonners Ferry
2026-05-31T04:07
Arrive Post Falls
Sun, May 31, 5:41 AM PDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bonners Ferry
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Dover
ID

City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States

From Bonners Ferry
41.7 mi
00h 46m
To Post Falls
40.2 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bonners Ferry and Post Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 31 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit right

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Spokane Street

    1913 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Spokane Street

    1710 ft · 1 min · North Spokane Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West 10th Avenue

    872 ft · 38 sec · West 10th Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
82.6 mi · 101%
Spokane Street
0.36 mi
North Spokane Street
0.32 mi
West 10th Avenue
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue straight

73.7 mi · 01h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
73.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dover
00h 46m from Bonners Ferry
Leave By
3:22 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bonners Ferry and Partly Sunny near Post Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bonners Ferry to Post Falls?

The road trip is about 81.9 miles (131.8 km) and usually takes 01h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.7 miles from Bonners Ferry and 40.2 miles from Post Falls.

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

The direct path is about 73.3 miles (118 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bonners Ferry and Partly Sunny near Post Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Dover

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dover, 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 Dover.

RAIL

Sandpoint station

450 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Deer Park, WA

73 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

78 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road
RAIL

Libby

80 mi away
100 Mineral Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bonners Ferry and Post Falls. Straight-line distance: 73.34 mi (118.03 km).

Bonners Ferry

#1 Bonners Ferry

City in Idaho

Population2,637
Coordinates48.6913300, -116.3163100
Altitude578
CountryUnited States
Post Falls

#2 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

Population36,250
Coordinates47.7179600, -116.9515900
Altitude665
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-116.316349, 48.691363)
End: West 10th Avenue (-116.951612, 47.717931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 132 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.89 gal
10.94 L · about $11.25
Round trip
$22.50
5.78 gal · 21.88 L
Estimated CO2
25.7 kg one way
Round trip: 51.4 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $11.25 $22.50
Mid-grade $4.23 $12.23 $24.46
Premium $4.55 $13.15 $26.29
Diesel $5.41 $15.64 $31.28

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Bonners Ferry and Post Falls. The current time is 04:07:55.

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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.