How far is Iona, ID from Post Falls, ID?
The driving distance from Iona, ID to Post Falls, ID is about 492.2 miles (792.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 377.5 miles (607.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 32m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iona and Post Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iona and Post Falls.
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Start on Olson Avenue
129 m · 20 sec · Olson Avenue
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Turn right onto East Iona Road
2979 ft · 1 min · East Iona Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Iona Road
39 m · 2 sec · East Iona Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Iona Road
2 mi · 3 min · East Iona Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Iona Road
33 m · 2 sec · East Iona Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Iona Road
2 mi · 4 min · East Iona Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 5th East
1031 ft · 27 sec · North 5th East
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Take the ramp left
1734 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rigby Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Rigby Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1397 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
197.6 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula
2808 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
285.8 mi · 4 hr 50 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 Iona and Post Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Iona 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 Iona to Post Falls?
The road trip is about 492.2 miles (792.1 km) and usually takes 07h 32m 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 245.8 miles from Iona and 246.4 miles from Post Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 377.5 miles (607.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.7 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 $67.62 one way or $135.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Iona 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 Iona and Mostly Sunny near Post Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iona and Post Falls. Straight-line distance: 377.58 mi (607.65 km).
#1 Iona
City in Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,354 |
| Coordinates | 43.5263000, -111.9330200 |
| Altitude | 1458 |
| 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: 792 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 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 | $67.62 | $135.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $73.49 | $146.98 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $79.02 | $158.03 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $94.01 | $188.01 |
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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