How far is Post Falls, ID from Paul, ID?
The driving distance from Post Falls, ID to Paul, ID is about 610.1 miles (981.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 385.3 miles (620 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 59m 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 59m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Post Falls and Paul.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Post Falls and Paul.
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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
244.3 mi · 3 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
12.4 mi · 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 27: Burley, Paul
1.4 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto North Overland Avenue
1031 ft · 21 sec · North Overland Avenue
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Continue on South 600 West
2.2 mi · 4 min · South 600 West
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Continue on South Main Street
1758 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Idaho Street
17 m · 3 sec · East Idaho Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Idaho Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Post Falls and Paul.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Post Falls and Mostly Sunny near Paul.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Post Falls to Paul?
The road trip is about 610.1 miles (981.9 km) and usually takes 09h 59m 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 304.7 miles from Post Falls and 305.4 miles from Paul.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 385.3 miles (620 km), while the road route adds roughly 224.8 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 $83.82 one way or $167.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 191.3 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 Paul, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Post Falls and Mostly Sunny near Paul.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Post Falls and Paul. Straight-line distance: 385.24 mi (619.99 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 Paul
City in Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,449 |
| Coordinates | 42.6079600, -113.7833500 |
| Altitude | 1265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paul (-113.78335, 42.60796)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 982 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $83.82 | $167.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $91.09 | $182.19 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $97.94 | $195.88 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $116.52 | $233.04 |
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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