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

The driving distance from Filer, ID to Post Falls, ID is about 519 miles (835.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 373.5 miles (601.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 49m 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
518.99 mi
09h 24m
Flight
373.52 mi
601.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
373.52 mi
Kilometers
601.12 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
518.99 mi
Kilometers
835.24 km
Drive Time
09h 24m

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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 09h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Post Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 AM PDT
Return by in Filer
Thu, Apr 23, 12:04 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Filer
2026-04-22T17:15
Arrive Post Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM MDT
Route Timing
09h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:25 PM to 3:55 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
5:10 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Filer
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
Midvale
ID

City in Washington County, Idaho, United States

From Filer
284.5 mi
04h 42m
To Post Falls
234.4 mi
04h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 30 mph W
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 Filer and Post Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Yakima Street

    2298 ft · 2 min · Yakima Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 3900 North

    8.1 mi · 11 min · 3900 North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 1500 East

    5.6 mi · 8 min · North 1500 East

  4. 4

    Continue on Clear Lakes Grade

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Clear Lakes Grade

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto South 1950 East

    4.8 mi · 7 min · South 1950 East

  6. 6

    Continue on South Idaho Street

    732 ft · 20 sec · South Idaho Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1852 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    344.5 mi · 5 hr 56 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Theater Lane

    1368 ft · 42 sec · East Theater Lane

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    2864 ft · 39 sec · North 1st Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Columbia River Highway

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Columbia River Highway

  18. 18

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

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto McNary Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · McNary Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on South US 395

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395

  22. 22

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  23. 23

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on US 395

    1416 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane

    130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    25.9 mi · 30 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business

    1895 ft · 48 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Spokane Street

    2151 ft · 1 min · North Spokane Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West 10th Avenue

    872 ft · 38 sec · West 10th Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Filer 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
344 mi · 66%
US 395 North
157 mi · 30%
McNary Highway
20.4 mi · 4%
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
8.2 mi · 2%
3900 North
8.05 mi · 2%
North 1500 East
5.61 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

344 mi · 05h 56m

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
09h 24m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+145.5 mi
373.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midvale
04h 42m from Filer
Leave By
5:10 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Filer 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 Filer to Post Falls?

The road trip is about 519 miles (835.2 km) and usually takes 09h 24m 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?

Midvale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 284.5 miles from Filer and 234.4 miles from Post Falls.

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

The direct path is about 373.5 miles (601.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 145.5 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 $71.28 one way or $142.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Filer and Rain near Post Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Midvale

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

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

BUS

Ontario

52 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Vale, Oregon

68 mi away
151 Smith Street North
BUS

McCall, Idaho

71 mi away
147 North 3rd St.
BUS

Baker City, Oregon

92 mi away
515 Campbell Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Filer and Post Falls. Straight-line distance: 373.52 mi (601.12 km).

Filer

#1 Filer

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States

Population2,931
Coordinates42.5701900, -114.6078200
Altitude1148
CountryUnited States
Post Falls

#2 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

Population36,250
Coordinates47.7179600, -116.9515900
Altitude665
CountryUnited States
Start: Yakima Street (-114.607803, 42.570203)
End: West 10th Avenue (-116.951612, 47.717931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 835 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.31 gal
69.32 L · about $71.28
Round trip
$142.56
36.62 gal · 138.64 L
Estimated CO2
162.7 kg one way
Round trip: 325.4 kg / 717 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $71.28 $142.56
Mid-grade $4.23 $77.47 $154.94
Premium $4.55 $83.29 $166.58
Diesel $5.41 $99.09 $198.19

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 Filer, ID and Post Falls, ID. The current time in Filer is 17:15:23, although it is 16:15:23 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.