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

The driving distance from Post Falls, ID to Heyburn, ID is about 606.7 miles (976.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 388.8 miles (625.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 50m 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
606.69 mi
09h 55m
Flight
388.78 mi
625.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
388.78 mi
Kilometers
625.68 km
Flight Time
00h 46m

Driving Distance

Road route
606.69 mi
Kilometers
976.37 km
Drive Time
09h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heyburn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 PM MDT
Return by in Post Falls
Fri, Apr 24, 1:47 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Post Falls
2026-04-23T05:57
Arrive Heyburn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:52 PM PDT
Route Timing
09h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:55 PM to 6:25 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
4:10 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
303 mi
04h 57m
To Heyburn
303.7 mi
04h 57m

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
54°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
23 to 26 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.4 mi · 10 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 Business, US 30, ID 24: Heyburn, Burley

    1337 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 18th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · 18th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto O Street

    13 m · 2 sec · O Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · O Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 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 · 47%
I 15 South
245 mi · 40%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 10%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10.4 mi · 2%
18th Street
0.68 mi
I 84 Business
0.25 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
09h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+217.9 mi
388.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 57m from Post Falls
Leave By
4:10 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Post Falls and Chance Light Rain near Heyburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 606.7 miles (976.4 km) and usually takes 09h 55m 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 303 miles from Post Falls and 303.7 miles from Heyburn.

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

The direct path is about 388.8 miles (625.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 217.9 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 $83.35 one way or $166.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 190.3 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 Heyburn, 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 Chance Light Rain near Heyburn.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Post Falls and Heyburn. Straight-line distance: 388.78 mi (625.68 km).

Post Falls

#1 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

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

#2 Heyburn

City in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States

Population3,447
Coordinates42.5585200, -113.7639000
Altitude1266
CountryUnited States
Start: Post Falls (-116.95159, 47.71796)
End: Heyburn (-113.7639, 42.55852)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 976 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.41 gal
81.04 L · about $83.35
Round trip
$166.70
42.82 gal · 162.08 L
Estimated CO2
190.3 kg one way
Round trip: 380.5 kg / 839 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $83.35 $166.70
Mid-grade $4.23 $90.59 $181.17
Premium $4.55 $97.39 $194.79
Diesel $5.41 $115.87 $231.74

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 Heyburn, ID. The current time in Post Falls is 05:57:15, although it is 06:57:15 in Heyburn.

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.