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

The driving distance from Jerome, ID to Post Falls, ID is about 531.4 miles (855.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 364.7 miles (587 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 55m 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
531.38 mi
08h 57m
Flight
364.74 mi
587 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
364.74 mi
Kilometers
587 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
531.38 mi
Kilometers
855.18 km
Drive Time
08h 57m

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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 08h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Post Falls
Tue, May 5, 7:38 AM PDT
Return by in Jerome
Tue, May 5, 5:36 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jerome
2026-05-04T23:41
Arrive Post Falls
Tue, May 5, 8:38 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:58 PM to 3:28 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
6:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jerome
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
Pinehurst
ID

City in Shoshone County

From Jerome
277.9 mi
04h 28m
To Post Falls
253.5 mi
04h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    14 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 25

    573 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 25

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1798 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    353.2 mi · 6 hr 5 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

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

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Theater Lane

    1368 ft · 42 sec · East Theater Lane

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    2864 ft · 39 sec · North 1st Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Columbia River Highway

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Columbia River Highway

  15. 15

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

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto McNary Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · McNary Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on South US 395

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395

  19. 19

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  20. 20

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

    859 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 395

    1416 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane

    130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    25.9 mi · 30 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business

    1895 ft · 48 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Spokane Street

    2151 ft · 1 min · North Spokane Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West 10th Avenue

    872 ft · 38 sec · West 10th Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jerome 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
27 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
353 mi · 66%
US 395 North
157 mi · 30%
McNary Highway
20.4 mi · 4%
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

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

353 mi · 06h 05m

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
08h 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+166.7 mi
364.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinehurst
04h 28m from Jerome
Leave By
6:04 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jerome 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 Jerome to Post Falls?

The road trip is about 531.4 miles (855.2 km) and usually takes 08h 57m 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?

Pinehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 277.9 miles from Jerome and 253.5 miles from Post Falls.

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

The direct path is about 364.7 miles (587 km), while the road route adds roughly 166.7 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 $72.99 one way or $145.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jerome and Mostly Sunny near Post Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Pinehurst

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

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

BUS

McCall, Idaho

42 mi away
147 North 3rd St.
BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

77 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jerome and Post Falls. Straight-line distance: 364.74 mi (587 km).

Jerome

#1 Jerome

City in Idaho, United States

Population11,994
Coordinates42.7240700, -114.5186500
Altitude1147
CountryUnited States
Post Falls

#2 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

Population36,250
Coordinates47.7179600, -116.9515900
Altitude665
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-114.51865, 42.724055)
End: West 10th Avenue (-116.951612, 47.717931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 855 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.75 gal
70.98 L · about $72.99
Round trip
$145.99
37.5 gal · 141.96 L
Estimated CO2
166.6 kg one way
Round trip: 333.3 kg / 735 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $72.99 $145.99
Mid-grade $4.23 $79.33 $158.66
Premium $4.55 $85.29 $170.59
Diesel $5.41 $101.48 $202.95

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 · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Jerome, ID and Post Falls, ID. The current time in Jerome is 23:41:16, although it is 22:41:16 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.