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

The driving distance from Chubbuck, ID to Post Falls, ID is about 533.9 miles (859.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 396.5 miles (638.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 56m 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
533.85 mi
07h 58m
Flight
396.52 mi
638.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
396.52 mi
Kilometers
638.13 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
533.85 mi
Kilometers
859.15 km
Drive Time
07h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Post Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM PDT
Return by in Chubbuck
Thu, Apr 23, 9:21 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chubbuck
2026-04-22T17:24
Arrive Post Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:23 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:58 PM to 2:28 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
8:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chubbuck
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 Chubbuck
266.6 mi
03h 59m
To Post Falls
267.3 mi
03h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 29 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Yellowstone Avenue

    3016 ft · 59 sec · Yellowstone Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left

    1129 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls

    3046 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right

    244.5 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    285.8 mi · 4 hr 50 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Spokane Street

    1913 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Spokane Street

    1710 ft · 1 min · North Spokane Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West 10th Avenue

    872 ft · 38 sec · West 10th Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chubbuck 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
286 mi · 54%
Idaho Falls
245 mi · 46%
Yellowstone Avenue
1.55 mi
Spokane Street
0.36 mi
North Spokane Street
0.32 mi
West 10th Avenue
0.17 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 58m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+137.4 mi
396.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
03h 59m from Chubbuck
Leave By
8:04 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chubbuck 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 Chubbuck to Post Falls?

The road trip is about 533.9 miles (859.2 km) and usually takes 07h 58m 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 266.6 miles from Chubbuck and 267.3 miles from Post Falls.

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

The direct path is about 396.5 miles (638.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 137.4 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 $73.34 one way or $146.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Chubbuck 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 Chubbuck and Rain near Post Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chubbuck and Post Falls. Straight-line distance: 396.52 mi (638.13 km).

Chubbuck

#1 Chubbuck

City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States

Population15,588
Coordinates42.9207500, -112.4660900
Altitude1363
CountryUnited States
Post Falls

#2 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

Population36,250
Coordinates47.7179600, -116.9515900
Altitude665
CountryUnited States
Start: Yellowstone Avenue (-112.466375, 42.92075)
End: West 10th Avenue (-116.951612, 47.717931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 859 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.84 gal
71.31 L · about $73.34
Round trip
$146.69
37.68 gal · 142.62 L
Estimated CO2
167.4 kg one way
Round trip: 334.9 kg / 738 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $73.34 $146.69
Mid-grade $4.23 $79.71 $159.42
Premium $4.55 $85.70 $171.41
Diesel $5.41 $101.96 $203.92

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Chubbuck, ID and Post Falls, ID. The current time in Chubbuck is 17:24:43, although it is 16:24:43 in Post Falls.

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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.