How far is Post Falls, ID from Spirit Lake, ID?
The driving distance from Post Falls, ID to Spirit Lake, ID is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Koostenai County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Post Falls and Spirit Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Post Falls and Spirit Lake.
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Start on West 10th Avenue
872 ft · 44 sec · West 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto North Spokane Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Spokane Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Poleline Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · East Poleline Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Poleline Avenue
2521 ft · 50 sec · East Poleline Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Poleline Avenue
34 m · 2 sec · East Poleline Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Poleline Avenue
2583 ft · 52 sec · East Poleline Avenue
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Turn left
25 m · 2 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Poleline Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Poleline Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Poleline Avenue
28 m · 2 sec · East Poleline Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Poleline Avenue
2613 ft · 54 sec · East Poleline Avenue
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Turn left onto North Highway 41
6.3 mi · 10 min · North Highway 41
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Turn left onto West Highway 53 / North Highway 41
1439 ft · 39 sec · West Highway 53 / North Highway 41
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Turn right onto North Highway 41
10.2 mi · 15 min · North Highway 41
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Continue on North 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · North 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Post Falls and Spirit Lake.
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.
North Highway 41
Turn right onto North Highway 41
10.2 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Post Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Spirit Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Post Falls to Spirit Lake?
The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Rathdrum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Post Falls and 10.6 miles from Spirit Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:22 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain around Post Falls and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Spirit Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Rathdrum
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
Athol Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rathdrum.
Spokane Intermodal Center
Deer Park, WA
Sandpoint station
Loon Lake, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Post Falls and Spirit Lake. Straight-line distance: 17.58 mi (28.3 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 Spirit Lake
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,533 |
| Coordinates | 47.9662900, -116.8685300 |
| Altitude | 783 |
| Country | United States |
End: Spirit Lake (-116.86853, 47.96629)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
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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