How far is Post Falls, ID from Driggs, ID?
The driving distance from Post Falls, ID to Driggs, ID is about 526.9 miles (847.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 394.2 miles (634.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 24m 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 09h 12m.
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 Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Post Falls and Driggs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Post Falls and Driggs.
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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
285.1 mi · 4 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
173.6 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 33: Mud Lake, Rexburg
1111 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto East 1500 North
19.4 mi · 29 min · East 1500 North
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Take the ramp left toward US 20
2211 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yellowstone Highway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Yellowstone Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 33 East: Driggs, Jackson
2383 ft · 59 sec
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Turn right onto East 9th North
33.3 mi · 49 min · East 9th North
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Continue on West Highway 33
7.7 mi · 11 min · West Highway 33
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Continue on North Main Street
2773 ft · 51 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Little Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · West Little Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Little Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Post Falls and Driggs.
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
285 mi · 04h 47m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Post Falls and Snow near Driggs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Post Falls to Driggs?
The road trip is about 526.9 miles (847.9 km) and usually takes 09h 12m 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 263.1 miles from Post Falls and 263.7 miles from Driggs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 394.2 miles (634.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 132.7 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 $72.37 one way or $144.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.2 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 Driggs, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Post Falls and Snow near Driggs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Post Falls and Driggs. Straight-line distance: 394.18 mi (634.37 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 Driggs
City in Teton County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,817 |
| Coordinates | 43.7232500, -111.1113300 |
| Altitude | 1862 |
| Country | United States |
End: Driggs (-111.11133, 43.72325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 848 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 34m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $72.37 | $144.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $78.65 | $157.31 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $84.57 | $169.13 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $100.61 | $201.22 |
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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