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

The driving distance from Post Falls, ID to Cascade, ID is about 308.1 miles (495.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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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
308.11 mi
06h 30m
Flight
225.46 mi
362.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.46 mi
Kilometers
362.84 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.11 mi
Kilometers
495.85 km
Drive Time
06h 30m

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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 06h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cascade
Sat, Apr 18, 1:48 AM MDT
Return by in Post Falls
Sat, Apr 18, 7:19 AM 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 Cascade
Sat, Apr 18, 12:48 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:31 PM to 3:01 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
10:58 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
Winchester
ID

City in Lewis County, Idaho, United States

From Post Falls
153.9 mi
03h 15m
To Cascade
154.2 mi
03h 15m

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
42°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest Boulevard

    1670 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Northwest Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    798 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    535 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Jackson Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · North Jackson Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Reisenauer Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    22.9 mi · 33 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Missoula, Boise

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Johnston Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road

  15. 15

    Turn right

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Boydstun Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Deinhard Lane

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Deinhard Lane

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    27.7 mi · 37 min · South 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Missoula
68.1 mi · 22%
South 3rd Street
27.7 mi · 9%
North Spokane Street
6.39 mi · 2%
Reisenauer Road
5.24 mi · 2%
Johnston Road
2.21 mi · 1%
North Jackson Street
1.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

82.2 mi · 01h 44m

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
06h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82.7 mi
225.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winchester
03h 15m from Post Falls
Leave By
10:58 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Post Falls and Mostly Sunny near Cascade.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 308.1 miles (495.9 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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?

Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Post Falls and 154.2 miles from Cascade.

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

The direct path is about 225.4 miles (362.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 82.7 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 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 $42.32 one way or $84.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 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 Cascade, 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 near Cascade.

Stop Ideas Near Winchester

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

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

BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

36 mi away
1920 Highway 128
BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

52 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

62 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

70 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Post Falls and Cascade. Straight-line distance: 225.46 mi (362.84 km).

Post Falls

#1 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

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

#2 Cascade

Rural city in and the county seat of Valley County, Idaho, United States

Population1,025
Coordinates44.5162800, -116.0418000
Altitude1451
CountryUnited States
Start: Post Falls (-116.95159, 47.71796)
End: Cascade (-116.0418, 44.51628)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 496 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.87 gal
41.16 L · about $42.32
Round trip
$84.63
21.74 gal · 82.32 L
Estimated CO2
96.6 kg one way
Round trip: 193.2 kg / 426 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.32 $84.63
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.99 $91.98
Premium $4.55 $49.45 $98.90
Diesel $5.41 $58.83 $117.66

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 Cascade, ID. The current time in Post Falls is 18:18:24, although it is 19:18:24 in Cascade.

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.