How far is Post Falls, ID from Malad City, ID?
The driving distance from Post Falls, ID to Malad City, ID is about 591.3 miles (951.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 445.5 miles (716.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 21m 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 40m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Post Falls and Malad City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Post Falls and Malad City.
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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
303.4 mi · 4 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 38: Malad
2109 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on 50 North
1731 ft · 30 sec · 50 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
67 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Bannock Street
2208 ft · 41 sec · Bannock Street
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Turn right onto 200 West
965 ft · 42 sec · 200 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 200 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Post Falls and Malad City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 15 South
Merge slight left
303 mi · 04h 46m
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.
Rain leaving Post Falls and Rain Showers near Malad City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Post Falls to Malad City?
The road trip is about 591.3 miles (951.6 km) and usually takes 09h 40m 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 295.4 miles from Post Falls and 295.9 miles from Malad City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 445.5 miles (716.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 145.8 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 $81.21 one way or $162.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 185.4 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 Malad City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Post Falls and Rain Showers near Malad City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Post Falls and Malad City. Straight-line distance: 445.47 mi (716.92 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 Malad City
City in and county seat of Oneida County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,137 |
| Coordinates | 42.1915900, -112.2508000 |
| Altitude | 1387 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malad City (-112.2508, 42.19159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 952 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $81.21 | $162.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $88.26 | $176.52 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $94.89 | $189.78 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $112.89 | $225.79 |
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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