How far is Post Falls, ID from Bonners Ferry, ID?
The driving distance from Post Falls, ID to Bonners Ferry, ID is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.3 miles (118 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Bonner County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Post Falls and Bonners Ferry.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Post Falls and Bonners Ferry.
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Start on West 10th Avenue
872 ft · 44 sec · West 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Spokane Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Spokane Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Poleline Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · East Poleline Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Poleline Avenue
2521 ft · 50 sec · East Poleline Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Poleline Avenue
34 m · 2 sec · East Poleline Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Poleline Avenue
2583 ft · 52 sec · East Poleline Avenue
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Turn left
25 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Poleline Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Poleline Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Poleline Avenue
28 m · 2 sec · East Poleline Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Poleline Avenue
2613 ft · 54 sec · East Poleline Avenue
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Turn left onto North Highway 41
6.3 mi · 10 min · North Highway 41
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Continue on West Highway 53
4.3 mi · 7 min · West Highway 53
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Take the ramp slight left
1633 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
67 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Post Falls and Bonners Ferry.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Highway 53
Merge slight left
67 mi · 01h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Post Falls and Mostly Sunny near Bonners Ferry.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Post Falls to Bonners Ferry?
The road trip is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?
Dover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.7 miles from Post Falls and 40.8 miles from Bonners Ferry.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.3 miles (118 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.17 one way or $22.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Post Falls and Mostly Sunny near Bonners Ferry.
Stop Ideas Near Dover
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 Dover.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Post Falls and Bonners Ferry. Straight-line distance: 73.34 mi (118.03 km).
#1 Post Falls
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 36,250 |
| Coordinates | 47.7179600, -116.9515900 |
| Altitude | 665 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bonners Ferry
City in Idaho
| Population | 2,637 |
| Coordinates | 48.6913300, -116.3163100 |
| Altitude | 578 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bonners Ferry (-116.31631, 48.69133)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.17 | $22.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $12.14 | $24.29 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $13.06 | $26.11 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $15.53 | $31.06 |
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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