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

The driving distance from Post Falls, ID to Moscow, ID is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.6 mi
01h 42m
Flight
68.13 mi
109.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.13 mi
Kilometers
109.65 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.6 mi
Kilometers
147.41 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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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 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moscow
Wed, Apr 22, 8:01 PM PDT
Return by in Post Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 9:43 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Post Falls
2026-04-22T18:19
Arrive Moscow
Wed, Apr 22, 8:01 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Post Falls
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Plummer
ID

City in Idaho, USA

From Post Falls
45.4 mi
00h 51m
To Moscow
46.2 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest Boulevard

    1670 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Northwest Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    798 ft · 24 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    82.2 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    535 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Jackson Street

    1091 ft · 46 sec · North Jackson Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    647 ft · 24 sec · West 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Spokane Street
6.39 mi · 7%
Northwest Boulevard
1.29 mi · 1%
North Jackson Street
0.21 mi
West 10th Avenue
0.17 mi
West 3rd Street
0.12 mi
North Main Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

82.2 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
68.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plummer
00h 51m from Post Falls
Leave By
3:06 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Post Falls and Rain Showers near Moscow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.6 miles (147.4 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plummer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.4 miles from Post Falls and 46.2 miles from Moscow.

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

The direct path is about 68.2 miles (109.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.57 one way or $25.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Post Falls and Rain Showers near Moscow.

Stop Ideas Near Plummer

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plummer, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plummer.

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

53 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Colfax, Washington

62 mi away
610 South Main St.
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

68 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

70 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Post Falls and Moscow. Straight-line distance: 68.13 mi (109.65 km).

Post Falls

#1 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

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

#2 Moscow

City in Idaho, USA

Population25,702
Coordinates46.7323900, -117.0001700
Altitude786
CountryUnited States
Start: West 10th Avenue (-116.951612, 47.717931)
End: East 3rd Street (-117.000169, 46.732358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.23 gal
12.24 L · about $12.57
Round trip
$25.15
6.46 gal · 24.48 L
Estimated CO2
28.7 kg one way
Round trip: 57.4 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.57 $25.15
Mid-grade $4.23 $13.67 $27.33
Premium $4.55 $14.69 $29.39
Diesel $5.41 $17.48 $34.96

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

There is no time difference between Post Falls and Moscow. The current time is 18:19:16.

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.