How far is Post Falls, ID from Dalton Gardens, ID?

The driving distance from Post Falls, ID to Dalton Gardens, ID is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.23 mi
00h 17m
Flight
8.47 mi
13.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.47 mi
Kilometers
13.63 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.23 mi
Kilometers
18.08 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dalton Gardens
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM PDT
Return by in Post Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 6:33 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Post Falls
2026-04-23T05:58
Arrive Dalton Gardens
Thu, Apr 23, 6:16 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Post Falls
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Huetter
ID

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

From Post Falls
5.6 mi
00h 08m
To Dalton Gardens
5.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Post Falls and Dalton Gardens.

  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

    6.7 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 95: Sandpoint, Moscow

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    85 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto West Hanley Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Hanley Avenue

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hanley Avenue

    27 m · 3 sec · East Hanley Avenue

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto East Hanley Avenue

    1425 ft · 39 sec · East Hanley Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hanley Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Spokane Street
7.14 mi · 64%
West Hanley Avenue
0.75 mi · 7%
US 95
0.3 mi · 3%
East Hanley Avenue
0.29 mi · 3%
West 10th Avenue
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Spokane Street

Merge slight left

6.74 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huetter
00h 08m from Post Falls
Leave By
7:56 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Post Falls and Chance Light Rain near Dalton Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Post Falls to Dalton Gardens?

The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Huetter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.6 miles from Post Falls and 5.7 miles from Dalton Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Post Falls and Chance Light Rain near Dalton Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Huetter

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Huetter and the surrounding midpoint area.
Rathdrum Mountain Recreation Area
Scenic stop 8.8 mi away

Rathdrum Mountain Recreation Area

Rathdrum , ID
Rathdrum, ID 83858
Rating 3.8/5 6 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 3.8 mi away

Coeur D'Alene Utility Billing

Coeur d'Alene , ID
710 E Mullan Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews City government office,Accounting,Emergency services,Insurance agency,Water utility company
City Hall- Post Falls
Meeting point 4.9 mi away

City Hall- Post Falls

Post Falls , ID
408 N Spokane St, Post Falls, ID 83854
Rating 3.8/5 10 reviews Government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huetter.

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

42 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Deer Park, WA

54 mi away
822 South Main Street
RAIL

Sandpoint station

64 mi away
450 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

70 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Post Falls and Dalton Gardens. Straight-line distance: 8.47 mi (13.63 km).

Post Falls

#1 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

Population36,250
Coordinates47.7179600, -116.9515900
Altitude665
CountryUnited States
Dalton Gardens

#2 Dalton Gardens

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

Population2,410
Coordinates47.7296300, -116.7701900
Altitude690
CountryUnited States
Start: Post Falls (-116.95159, 47.71796)
End: Dalton Gardens (-116.77019, 47.72963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.4 gal
1.5 L · about $1.56
Round trip
$3.11
0.8 gal · 3 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.1 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.56 $3.11
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.69 $3.38
Premium $4.55 $1.82 $3.64
Diesel $5.41 $2.16 $4.33

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

There is no time difference between Post Falls and Dalton Gardens. The current time is 05:58:38.

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.