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

The driving distance from Post Falls, ID to Rigby, ID is about 483.8 miles (778.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 370.3 miles (595.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
483.77 mi
08h 05m
Flight
370.26 mi
595.87 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
370.26 mi
Kilometers
595.87 km
Flight Time
00h 44m

Driving Distance

Road route
483.77 mi
Kilometers
778.55 km
Drive Time
08h 05m

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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 08h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rigby
Tue, May 5, 7:32 AM MDT
Return by in Post Falls
Tue, May 5, 2:37 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Post Falls
2026-05-04T22:27
Arrive Rigby
Tue, May 5, 6:32 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:05 PM to 4:35 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:50 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Post Falls
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Post Falls
241.6 mi
04h 02m
To Rigby
242.1 mi
04h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    285.1 mi · 4 hr 47 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls

    2694 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    182.1 mi · 2 hr 51 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 48: Roberts, Rigby

    989 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 627 North

    2428 ft · 42 sec · East 627 North

  9. 9

    Continue on North 2880 East

    1104 ft · 21 sec · North 2880 East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 650 North

    6.3 mi · 9 min · East 650 North

  11. 11

    Continue on North 3500 East

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North 3500 East

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto State Highway 48

    651 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 48

  13. 13

    Continue on East 300 North

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East 300 North

  14. 14

    Continue on West 1st South

    1.3 km · 1 min · West 1st South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South State Street

    845 ft · 17 sec · South State Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Spokane Street
285 mi · 59%
I 15 South
183 mi · 38%
East 650 North
6.29 mi · 1%
East 300 North
3.54 mi · 1%
North 3500 East
3.36 mi · 1%
West 1st South
0.83 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+113.5 mi
370.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 02m from Post Falls
Leave By
7:50 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Post Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rigby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 483.8 miles (778.6 km) and usually takes 08h 05m 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 241.6 miles from Post Falls and 242.1 miles from Rigby.

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

The direct path is about 370.3 miles (595.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.5 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 $66.45 one way or $132.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.7 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 Rigby, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Post Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rigby.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Post Falls and Rigby. Straight-line distance: 370.26 mi (595.87 km).

Post Falls

#1 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

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

#2 Rigby

City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States

Population4,292
Coordinates43.6724100, -111.9149700
Altitude1480
CountryUnited States
Start: Post Falls (-116.95159, 47.71796)
End: Rigby (-111.91497, 43.67241)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 779 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.07 gal
64.62 L · about $66.45
Round trip
$132.91
34.14 gal · 129.24 L
Estimated CO2
151.7 kg one way
Round trip: 303.4 kg / 669 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $66.45 $132.91
Mid-grade $4.23 $72.22 $144.45
Premium $4.55 $77.65 $155.30
Diesel $5.41 $92.38 $184.77

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 · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Post Falls, ID and Rigby, ID. The current time in Post Falls is 22:27:27, although it is 23:27:27 in Rigby.

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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.