How far is Post Falls, ID from Saint Anthony, ID?

The driving distance from Post Falls, ID to Saint Anthony, ID is about 492.3 miles (792.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 362.5 miles (583.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
492.26 mi
08h 18m
Flight
362.5 mi
583.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
362.5 mi
Kilometers
583.38 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
492.26 mi
Kilometers
792.21 km
Drive Time
08h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Anthony
Thu, Apr 23, 8:47 AM MDT
Return by in Post Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:06 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Post Falls
2026-04-22T23:29
Arrive Saint Anthony
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM PDT
Route Timing
08h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:18 PM to 4:48 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
7:24 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
245.8 mi
04h 09m
To Saint Anthony
246.4 mi
04h 09m

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
50°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Post Falls and Saint Anthony.

  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

    173.6 mi · 2 hr 43 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 33: Mud Lake, Rexburg

    1111 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 1500 North

    19.4 mi · 29 min · East 1500 North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward US 20

    2211 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Yellowstone Highway

    9.5 mi · 10 min · Yellowstone Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2004 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Bridge Street

    1529 ft · 37 sec · South Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    27 m · 4 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Spokane Street
285 mi · 58%
I 15 South
174 mi · 35%
East 1500 North
19.4 mi · 4%
Yellowstone Highway
9.45 mi · 2%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
2.3 mi
US 20
0.42 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 18m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+129.8 mi
362.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 09m from Post Falls
Leave By
7:24 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Post Falls and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Anthony.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Post Falls to Saint Anthony?

The road trip is about 492.3 miles (792.2 km) and usually takes 08h 18m 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 245.8 miles from Post Falls and 246.4 miles from Saint Anthony.

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

The direct path is about 362.5 miles (583.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 129.8 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 $67.62 one way or $135.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.4 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 Saint Anthony, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Post Falls and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Saint Anthony.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Post Falls and Saint Anthony. Straight-line distance: 362.5 mi (583.38 km).

Post Falls

#1 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

Population36,250
Coordinates47.7179600, -116.9515900
Altitude665
CountryUnited States
Saint Anthony

#2 Saint Anthony

City in and county seat of Fremont County, Idaho, United States

Population3,553
Coordinates43.9663000, -111.6821800
Altitude1514
CountryUnited States
Start: Post Falls (-116.95159, 47.71796)
End: Saint Anthony (-111.68218, 43.9663)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 792 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.37 gal
65.75 L · about $67.62
Round trip
$135.24
34.74 gal · 131.5 L
Estimated CO2
154.4 kg one way
Round trip: 308.7 kg / 681 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $67.62 $135.24
Mid-grade $4.23 $73.49 $146.98
Premium $4.55 $79.02 $158.03
Diesel $5.41 $94.01 $188.01

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Post Falls, ID and Saint Anthony, ID. The current time in Post Falls is 23:29:16, although it is 00:29:16 in Saint Anthony.

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.