How far is Kimberly, ID from Post Falls, ID?
The driving distance from Kimberly, ID to Post Falls, ID is about 526.7 miles (847.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 379.7 miles (611 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 39m 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 09h 19m.
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 Washington County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kimberly and Post Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kimberly and Post Falls.
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Start on Main Street
3062 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on North 3500 East
2169 ft · 39 sec · North 3500 East
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Turn right onto East 3800 North
4.2 mi · 6 min · East 3800 North
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Continue on ID 50
2676 ft · 35 sec · ID 50
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Continue on South 1150 East
147 m · 14 sec · South 1150 East
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Take the ramp left
1797 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
369.8 mi · 6 hr 20 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North: Stanfield, Hermiston
1706 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Theater Lane
1368 ft · 42 sec · East Theater Lane
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
2864 ft · 39 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Turn left onto Columbia River Highway
1.1 km · 49 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 82 West, US 395 North: Kennewick, Yakima
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto McNary Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · McNary Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Continue on South US 395
1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
859 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 395
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Merge slight right
25.9 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business
1895 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto North Spokane Street
2151 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 Kimberly and Post Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
370 mi · 06h 20m
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 Kimberly 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 Kimberly to Post Falls?
The road trip is about 526.7 miles (847.7 km) and usually takes 09h 19m 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 288.4 miles from Kimberly and 238.4 miles from Post Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 379.7 miles (611 km), while the road route adds roughly 147 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 $72.37 one way or $144.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kimberly 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 Kimberly and Mostly Sunny near Post Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Midvale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midvale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kimberly and Post Falls. Straight-line distance: 379.68 mi (611.04 km).
#1 Kimberly
City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States of America
| Population | 4,054 |
| Coordinates | 42.5338000, -114.3647600 |
| Altitude | 1196 |
| 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: 848 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 34m |
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 | $72.37 | $144.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $78.65 | $157.31 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $84.57 | $169.13 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $100.61 | $201.22 |
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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