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

The driving distance from Post Falls, ID to Burley, ID is about 609.3 miles (980.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 389.7 miles (627.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
609.26 mi
09h 59m
Flight
389.67 mi
627.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
389.67 mi
Kilometers
627.12 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
609.26 mi
Kilometers
980.51 km
Drive Time
09h 59m

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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 09h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burley
Sat, Apr 18, 5:17 AM MDT
Return by in Post Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 2:16 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Post Falls
2026-04-17T18:18
Arrive Burley
Sat, Apr 18, 4:17 AM PDT
Route Timing
09h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:59 PM to 6:29 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:02 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Post Falls
8:00 PM PDT
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
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Post Falls
304.3 mi
04h 59m
To Burley
305 mi
04h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 10th Avenue

    872 ft · 40 sec · West 10th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Spokane Street

    2114 ft · 1 min · North Spokane Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2024 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    285.1 mi · 4 hr 47 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls

    2694 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    244.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls

    1 km · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.4 mi · 10 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 Business, US 30, ID 24: Heyburn, Burley

    1337 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Overland Avenue

    949 ft · 28 sec · Overland Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 14th Street

    55 m · 14 sec · East 14th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    28 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Spokane Street
285 mi · 47%
I 15 South
245 mi · 40%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 10%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10.4 mi · 2%
I 84 Business
0.25 mi
Overland Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

North Spokane Street

Merge slight left

285 mi · 04h 47m

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
09h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+219.6 mi
389.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 59m from Post Falls
Leave By
4:02 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Post Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Burley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Post Falls to Burley?

The road trip is about 609.3 miles (980.5 km) and usually takes 09h 59m 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 304.3 miles from Post Falls and 305 miles from Burley.

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

The direct path is about 389.7 miles (627.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 219.6 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 PDT. 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 $83.70 one way or $167.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 191.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Post Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Burley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Post Falls and Burley. Straight-line distance: 389.67 mi (627.12 km).

Post Falls

#1 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

Population36,250
Coordinates47.7179600, -116.9515900
Altitude665
CountryUnited States
Burley

#2 Burley

City in Idaho

Population10,582
Coordinates42.5357400, -113.7927900
Altitude1269
CountryUnited States
Start: Post Falls (-116.95159, 47.71796)
End: Burley (-113.79279, 42.53574)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 981 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.5 gal
81.38 L · about $83.70
Round trip
$167.40
43 gal · 162.76 L
Estimated CO2
191.1 kg one way
Round trip: 382.1 kg / 842 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $83.70 $167.40
Mid-grade $4.23 $90.97 $181.93
Premium $4.55 $97.80 $195.61
Diesel $5.41 $116.36 $232.72

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Post Falls, ID and Burley, ID. The current time in Post Falls is 18:18:28, although it is 19:18:28 in Burley.

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.