How far is Post Falls, ID from Rathdrum, ID?
The driving distance from Post Falls, ID to Rathdrum, ID is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Kootenai 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 Rathdrum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Post Falls and Rathdrum.
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Start on West 10th Avenue
5 m · 2 sec · West 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Compton Street
642 ft · 34 sec · North Compton Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Avenue
82 m · 14 sec · West 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
1125 ft · 55 sec · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto West 15th Avenue
1501 ft · 43 sec · West 15th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Chase Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · North Chase Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Chase Road
33 m · 2 sec · North Chase Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Chase Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Chase Road
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Continue on West Burlington Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · West Burlington Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Greensferry Road
1.2 km · 2 min · North Greensferry Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Highway 53
1.3 km · 1 min · West Highway 53
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Highway 53
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Post Falls and Rathdrum.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Burlington Road
Continue on West Burlington Road
2.85 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Post Falls and Mostly Sunny near Rathdrum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Post Falls to Rathdrum?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hauser is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Post Falls and 4.2 miles from Rathdrum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.13 one way or $2.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Post Falls and Mostly Sunny near Rathdrum.
Stop Ideas Near Hauser
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rathdrum Mountain Recreation Area
Coeur D'Alene Utility Billing
City Hall- Post Falls
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hauser.
Spokane Intermodal Center
Deer Park, WA
Loon Lake, WA
Sandpoint station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Post Falls and Rathdrum. Straight-line distance: 7.01 mi (11.28 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 Rathdrum
City in Koostenai County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 9,150 |
| Coordinates | 47.8124000, -116.8965900 |
| Altitude | 674 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rathdrum (-116.89659, 47.8124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.13 | $2.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.23 | $2.45 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
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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