How far is Lincoln, ID from Post Falls, ID?
The driving distance from Lincoln, ID to Post Falls, ID is about 490.1 miles (788.8 km), with a travel time of about 07h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 377.4 miles (607.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 06m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 33m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Post Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Post Falls.
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Start on North Ammon Road
568 ft · 11 sec · North Ammon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Lincoln Road
8 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lincoln Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Lincoln Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lincoln Road
44 m · 3 sec · East Lincoln Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lincoln Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Road
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Continue on East Anderson Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Anderson Avenue
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Continue on Science Center Drive
2330 ft · 40 sec · Science Center Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 20
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rigby Highway
1.3 km · 1 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln and Sunny near Post Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Post Falls?
The road trip is about 490.1 miles (788.8 km) and usually takes 07h 33m 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 243.8 miles from Lincoln and 246.4 miles from Post Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 377.4 miles (607.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.7 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 $84.22 one way or $168.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lincoln 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 Lincoln and Sunny near Post Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Post Falls. Straight-line distance: 377.33 mi (607.25 km).
#1 Lincoln
Situated in eastern Idaho's Bonneville County at an altitude of 4757 feet, this census-designated place lies immediately east of Idaho Falls in the Snake River Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.5129700, -111.9644100 |
| Altitude | 1450 |
| 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: 789 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 06m |
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 | $4.87 | $84.22 | $168.43 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $89.77 | $179.54 |
| Premium | $5.46 | $94.37 | $188.74 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $109.89 | $219.78 |
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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