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

The driving distance from Post Falls, ID to Chubbuck, ID is about 532.9 miles (857.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 396.5 miles (638.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
532.92 mi
07h 48m
Flight
396.52 mi
638.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
396.52 mi
Kilometers
638.13 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
532.92 mi
Kilometers
857.65 km
Drive Time
07h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chubbuck
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM MDT
Return by in Post Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Post Falls
2026-04-22T21:41
Arrive Chubbuck
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:49 PM to 4:19 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
8:22 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
266.1 mi
03h 54m
To Chubbuck
266.8 mi
03h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 29 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 91: Chubbuck

    893 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    88 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Yellowstone Avenue

    2518 ft · 46 sec · Yellowstone Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yellowstone Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Spokane Street
285 mi · 54%
I 15 South
245 mi · 46%
I 86 West
1.34 mi
Yellowstone Avenue
0.48 mi
US 91
0.22 mi
West 10th Avenue
0.17 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
07h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+136.4 mi
396.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
03h 54m from Post Falls
Leave By
8:22 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Post Falls and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Chubbuck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 532.9 miles (857.6 km) and usually takes 07h 48m 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 266.1 miles from Post Falls and 266.8 miles from Chubbuck.

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

The direct path is about 396.5 miles (638.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 136.4 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 $73.19 one way or $146.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167.1 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 Chubbuck, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Post Falls and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Chubbuck.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Post Falls and Chubbuck. Straight-line distance: 396.52 mi (638.13 km).

Post Falls

#1 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

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

#2 Chubbuck

City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States

Population15,588
Coordinates42.9207500, -112.4660900
Altitude1363
CountryUnited States
Start: West 10th Avenue (-116.951612, 47.717931)
End: Yellowstone Avenue (-112.466375, 42.92075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 858 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.8 gal
71.18 L · about $73.19
Round trip
$146.38
37.6 gal · 142.36 L
Estimated CO2
167.1 kg one way
Round trip: 334.2 kg / 737 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $73.19 $146.38
Mid-grade $4.23 $79.54 $159.09
Premium $4.55 $85.52 $171.04
Diesel $5.41 $101.75 $203.49

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Post Falls, ID and Chubbuck, ID. The current time in Post Falls is 21:41:55, although it is 22:41:55 in Chubbuck.

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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.