How far is Post Falls, ID from Tyhee, ID?
The driving distance from Post Falls, ID to Tyhee, ID is about 532.3 miles (856.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 394.7 miles (635.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 29m 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 08h 44m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Post Falls and Tyhee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Post Falls and Tyhee.
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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
243 mi · 3 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right
1735 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto New Day Parkway
1.3 mi · 2 min · New Day Parkway
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Turn right onto Yellowstone Avenue
2658 ft · 45 sec · Yellowstone Avenue
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Continue on North Yellowstone Highway
1 km · 59 sec · North Yellowstone Highway
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Turn right onto Cherry Lane
15 m · 2 sec · Cherry Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Post Falls and Tyhee.
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.
Sunny leaving Post Falls and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Tyhee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Post Falls to Tyhee?
The road trip is about 532.3 miles (856.6 km) and usually takes 08h 44m 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 265 miles from Post Falls and 267.3 miles from Tyhee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 394.7 miles (635.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 137.6 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 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 $91.42 one way or $182.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.9 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 Tyhee, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Post Falls and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Tyhee.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Post Falls and Tyhee. Straight-line distance: 394.7 mi (635.21 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 Tyhee
Situated in Bannock County at an elevation of 4462 feet, this community lies immediately north of Pocatello in the Portneuf River valley of southeastern Idaho.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.9515800, -112.4663700 |
| Altitude | 1360 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tyhee (-112.46637, 42.95158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 857 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.87 | $91.42 | $182.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $97.45 | $194.90 |
| Premium | $5.46 | $102.44 | $204.89 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $119.29 | $238.58 |
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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