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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
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.
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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
6.7 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95: Sandpoint, Moscow
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
85 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Hanley Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · West Hanley Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hanley Avenue
27 m · 3 sec · East Hanley Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Hanley Avenue
1425 ft · 39 sec · East Hanley Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rathdrum Mountain Recreation Area
Coeur D'Alene Utility Billing
City Hall- Post Falls
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huetter.
Spokane Intermodal Center
Deer Park, WA
Sandpoint station
Loon Lake, WA
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).
#1 Post Falls
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 36,250 |
| Coordinates | 47.7179600, -116.9515900 |
| Altitude | 665 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dalton Gardens
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,410 |
| Coordinates | 47.7296300, -116.7701900 |
| Altitude | 690 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dalton Gardens (-116.77019, 47.72963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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