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

The driving distance from Lapwai, ID to Post Falls, ID is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
133.82 mi
02h 26m
Flight
90.99 mi
146.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.99 mi
Kilometers
146.43 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.82 mi
Kilometers
215.36 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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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 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Post Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 6:50 PM PDT
Return by in Lapwai
Wed, Apr 22, 9:16 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lapwai
2026-04-22T16:24
Arrive Post Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 6:50 PM PDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lapwai
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Onaway
ID

Town in Latah County, Idaho, United States

From Lapwai
66.9 mi
01h 13m
To Post Falls
67 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street South

    1361 ft · 42 sec · Main Street South

  2. 2

    Turn left

    12 mi · 14 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on US 195 North: Moscow, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    16.6 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Reisenauer Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South Washington Street

    16.8 mi · 23 min · South Washington Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Spokane Street

    1913 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Spokane Street

    1710 ft · 1 min · North Spokane Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 10th Avenue

    872 ft · 38 sec · West 10th Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lapwai and Post Falls.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Washington Street
84 mi · 63%
US 195 North
23.3 mi · 17%
Reisenauer Road
5.25 mi · 4%
South Main Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Spokane Street
0.36 mi
North Spokane Street
0.32 mi
Longest Stretch

South Washington Street

Continue straight

67.2 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
91 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Onaway
01h 13m from Lapwai
Leave By
1:38 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Lapwai 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 Lapwai to Post Falls?

The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Onaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Lapwai and 67 miles from Post Falls.

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

The direct path is about 91 miles (146.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.37 one way or $36.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Lapwai and Rain near Post Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Onaway

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

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

BUS

Moscow, Idaho

24 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

30 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
BUS

Colfax, Washington

36 mi away
610 South Main St.
BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

56 mi away
1920 Highway 128

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lapwai and Post Falls. Straight-line distance: 90.99 mi (146.43 km).

Lapwai

#1 Lapwai

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States

Population1,137
Coordinates46.4048900, -116.8048700
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
Post Falls

#2 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

Population36,250
Coordinates47.7179600, -116.9515900
Altitude665
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street South (-116.804897, 46.40489)
End: West 10th Avenue (-116.951612, 47.717931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.72 gal
17.87 L · about $18.37
Round trip
$36.75
9.44 gal · 35.74 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.9 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.37 $36.75
Mid-grade $4.23 $19.97 $39.94
Premium $4.55 $21.47 $42.94
Diesel $5.41 $25.54 $51.09

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lapwai and Post Falls. The current time is 16:24:12.

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.