How far is Post Falls, ID from Lincoln, ID?
The driving distance from Post Falls, ID to Lincoln, ID is about 489.5 miles (787.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 377.4 miles (607.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 14m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 08h 07m.
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Post Falls and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Post Falls and Lincoln.
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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
197.5 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Airport, Idaho Falls
1580 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Grandview Drive
916 ft · 30 sec · Grandview Drive
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Continue on Rigby Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Rigby Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Science Center Drive
1042 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
121 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Science Center Drive
1522 ft · 29 sec · Science Center Drive
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Continue on East Anderson Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Anderson Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lincoln Road
42 m · 2 sec · East Lincoln Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lincoln Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Lincoln Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Ammon Road
81 m · 5 sec · North Ammon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Ammon Road
558 ft · 11 sec · North Ammon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ammon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Post Falls and Lincoln.
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.
Sunny leaving Post Falls and Sunny near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Post Falls to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 489.5 miles (787.8 km) and usually takes 08h 07m 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 243.5 miles from Post Falls and 246 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 377.4 miles (607.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.1 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 $84.07 one way or $168.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.5 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 Lincoln, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Post Falls and Sunny near Lincoln.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Post Falls and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 377.33 mi (607.25 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 Lincoln
Situated in eastern Idaho's Bonneville County at an altitude of 4757 feet, this census-designated place lies immediately east of Idaho Falls in the Snake River Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.5129700, -111.9644100 |
| Altitude | 1450 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-111.96441, 43.51297)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 788 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.87 | $84.07 | $168.14 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $89.61 | $179.23 |
| Premium | $5.46 | $94.21 | $188.42 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $109.70 | $219.40 |
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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