How far is Hayden, ID from Post Falls, ID?
The driving distance from Hayden, ID to Post Falls, ID is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hayden and Post Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hayden and Post Falls.
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Start on North Government Way
1.6 km · 2 min · North Government Way
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Turn right onto West Honeysuckle Avenue
1094 ft · 24 sec · West Honeysuckle Avenue
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit right
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spokane Street
1913 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto North Spokane Street
1710 ft · 1 min · North Spokane Street
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Turn left onto West 10th Avenue
872 ft · 38 sec · West 10th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hayden and Post Falls.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Honeysuckle Avenue
Take the exit right
7.05 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain leaving Hayden 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 Hayden to Post Falls?
The road trip is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km) and usually takes 00h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Huetter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Hayden and 4.7 miles from Post Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.52 one way or $3.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Hayden and Rain near Post Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Huetter
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rathdrum Mountain Recreation Area
Coeur D'Alene Utility Billing
City Hall- Post Falls
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huetter.
Spokane Intermodal Center
Deer Park, WA
Sandpoint station
Loon Lake, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hayden and Post Falls. Straight-line distance: 8.36 mi (13.45 km).
#1 Hayden
City in the U.
| Population | 15,434 |
| Coordinates | 47.7660200, -116.7865800 |
| Altitude | 697 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Post Falls
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 36,250 |
| Coordinates | 47.7179600, -116.9515900 |
| Altitude | 665 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 10th Avenue (-116.951612, 47.717931)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.77 | $3.55 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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