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

The driving distance from Fruitland, ID to Post Falls, ID is about 365.3 miles (587.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 10m 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
365.28 mi
06h 35m
Flight
256.37 mi
412.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.37 mi
Kilometers
412.58 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
365.28 mi
Kilometers
587.86 km
Drive Time
06h 35m

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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 06h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Post Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 3:11 PM PDT
Return by in Fruitland
Fri, Apr 17, 10:46 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fruitland
2026-04-17T09:36
Arrive Post Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 4:11 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:35 AM to 1:05 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
10:50 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fruitland
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 Fruitland
195.5 mi
03h 17m
To Post Falls
169.8 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Iowa Avenue

    130 m · 24 sec · South Iowa Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

    1653 ft · 33 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Whitley Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Whitley Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Street

    3140 ft · 55 sec · Northwest 16th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Idaho Avenue

    3079 ft · 54 sec · East Idaho Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2019 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

    186.6 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  8. 8

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

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 4th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Theater Lane

    1368 ft · 42 sec · East Theater Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    2864 ft · 39 sec · North 1st Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Columbia River Highway

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Columbia River Highway

  17. 17

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

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto McNary Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · McNary Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on South US 395

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395

  21. 21

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  22. 22

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 395

    1416 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane

    130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    25.9 mi · 30 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business

    1895 ft · 48 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Spokane Street

    2151 ft · 1 min · North Spokane Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West 10th Avenue

    872 ft · 38 sec · West 10th Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fruitland 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Oregon Trail Highway
187 mi · 51%
US 395 North
157 mi · 43%
McNary Highway
20.4 mi · 6%
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
8.2 mi · 2%
Lewis and Clark Trail
4.94 mi · 1%
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old Oregon Trail Highway

Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

187 mi · 03h 22m

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
06h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+108.9 mi
256.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
03h 17m from Fruitland
Leave By
10:50 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fruitland 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 Fruitland to Post Falls?

The road trip is about 365.3 miles (587.9 km) and usually takes 06h 35m 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 195.5 miles from Fruitland and 169.8 miles from Post Falls.

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

The direct path is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.9 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 $50.18 one way or $100.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fruitland 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 Fruitland 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 Fruitland and Post Falls. Straight-line distance: 256.37 mi (412.58 km).

Fruitland

#1 Fruitland

City in Idaho

Population5,426
Coordinates44.0076600, -116.9165500
Altitude679
CountryUnited States
Post Falls

#2 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

Population36,250
Coordinates47.7179600, -116.9515900
Altitude665
CountryUnited States
Start: South Iowa Avenue (-116.916541, 44.00766)
End: West 10th Avenue (-116.951612, 47.717931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 588 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.89 gal
48.79 L · about $50.18
Round trip
$100.36
25.78 gal · 97.58 L
Estimated CO2
114.6 kg one way
Round trip: 229.1 kg / 505 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $50.18 $100.36
Mid-grade $4.23 $54.54 $109.08
Premium $4.55 $58.64 $117.27
Diesel $5.41 $69.76 $139.52

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fruitland, ID and Post Falls, ID. The current time in Fruitland is 09:36:10, although it is 08:36:10 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.