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

The driving distance from Post Falls, ID to Osburn, ID is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
52.82 mi
00h 59m
Flight
46.71 mi
75.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.71 mi
Kilometers
75.17 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.82 mi
Kilometers
85.01 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osburn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM PDT
Return by in Post Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:56 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Post Falls
2026-04-22T23:56
Arrive Osburn
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 AM PDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM PDT

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

Leave by
4:30 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
Fernan Lake Village
ID

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

From Post Falls
26.3 mi
00h 29m
To Osburn
26.5 mi
00h 29m

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
49°F
Wednesday

Rain

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    51.5 mi · 56 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Osburn

    1193 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    915 ft · 18 sec · North 3rd Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Spokane Street
51.9 mi · 98%
I 90 Business
0.23 mi
North 3rd Street
0.17 mi
West 10th Avenue
0.17 mi
Longest Stretch

North Spokane Street

Merge slight left

51.5 mi · 00h 56m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
46.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fernan Lake Village
00h 29m from Post Falls
Leave By
4:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Post Falls and Rain near Osburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Fernan Lake Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Post Falls and 26.5 miles from Osburn.

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

The direct path is about 46.7 miles (75.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.28 one way or $14.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fernan Lake Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Fernan Lake Village and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Practical stop 14 mi away

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Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fernan Lake Village.

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

50 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Deer Park, WA

63 mi away
822 South Main Street
RAIL

Sandpoint station

65 mi away
450 Railroad Avenue
BUS

Loon Lake, WA

78 mi away
State Highway 292 & Colville Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Post Falls and Osburn. Straight-line distance: 46.71 mi (75.17 km).

Post Falls

#1 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

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

#2 Osburn

City in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States

Population1,556
Coordinates47.5060400, -115.9993300
Altitude768
CountryUnited States
Start: Post Falls (-116.95159, 47.71796)
End: Osburn (-115.99933, 47.50604)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.06 L · about $7.28
Round trip
$14.56
3.74 gal · 14.12 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.28 $14.56
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.91 $15.82
Premium $4.55 $8.51 $17.01
Diesel $5.41 $10.12 $20.24

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 Osburn. The current time is 23:56:22.

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.