How far is Post Falls, ID from Challis, ID?
The driving distance from Post Falls, ID to Challis, ID is about 371.2 miles (597.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 59m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 29m.
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 Clearwater County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Post Falls and Challis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Post Falls and Challis.
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Start on West 10th Avenue
872 ft · 40 sec · West 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Spokane Street
2114 ft · 1 min · North Spokane Street
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Turn left
2024 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
169.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93 South: Hamilton
1236 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto North Reserve Street
5.3 mi · 9 min · North Reserve Street
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Turn right onto Brooks Street
2981 ft · 1 min · Brooks Street
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Continue on Bitteroot Road
3 mi · 4 min · Bitteroot Road
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Continue on US Highway 93 South
128.1 mi · 2 hr 49 min · US Highway 93 South
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Continue on Salmon River Scenic Byway
4.5 mi · 7 min · Salmon River Scenic Byway
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Turn left onto Courthouse Drive
149 m · 8 sec · Courthouse Drive
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Continue on Main Street
3185 ft · 60 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Challis Street
2152 ft · 36 sec · South Challis Street
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Continue on Salmon River Scenic Byway
57.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Salmon River Scenic Byway
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Turn right onto Main Street
2325 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
99 m · 19 sec · South 7th Street
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Turn left
41 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Post Falls and Challis.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Spokane Street
Merge slight left
169 mi · 02h 57m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Post Falls and Mostly Sunny then Chance Snow Showers near Challis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Post Falls to Challis?
The road trip is about 371.2 miles (597.4 km) and usually takes 07h 29m 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?
Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 185.4 miles from Post Falls and 185.8 miles from Challis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 257.4 miles (414.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.8 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 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 $51.00 one way or $102.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.4 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 Challis, 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 Chance Snow Showers near Challis.
Stop Ideas Near Pierce
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 Pierce.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Post Falls and Challis. Straight-line distance: 257.38 mi (414.21 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 Challis
City in Custer County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,091 |
| Coordinates | 44.5046400, -114.2317300 |
| Altitude | 1601 |
| Country | United States |
End: Challis (-114.23173, 44.50464)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 597 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 37m |
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 | $51.00 | $102.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $55.43 | $110.85 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $59.59 | $119.18 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $70.90 | $141.79 |
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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