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

The driving distance from Post Falls, ID to Ucon, ID is about 485.2 miles (780.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 372.8 miles (600 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
485.17 mi
08h 05m
Flight
372.82 mi
600 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
372.82 mi
Kilometers
600 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
485.17 mi
Kilometers
780.8 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 Ucon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:11 AM MDT
Return by in Post Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 4:17 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Post Falls
2026-04-23T00:05
Arrive Ucon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 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
3:06 PM to 4:36 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
7:48 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
242.3 mi
04h 02m
To Ucon
242.8 mi
04h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    189.1 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Osgood Area

    881 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West 145th North

    7 mi · 12 min · West 145th North

  9. 9

    Turn sharp right onto North Yellowstone Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Yellowstone Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right

    17 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Spokane Street
285 mi · 59%
I 15 South
190 mi · 39%
West 145th North
6.97 mi · 1%
North Yellowstone Highway
2.35 mi
Osgood Area
0.17 mi
West 10th Avenue
0.17 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 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+112.4 mi
372.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 02m from Post Falls
Leave By
7:48 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Post Falls and Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ucon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 485.2 miles (780.8 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 242.3 miles from Post Falls and 242.8 miles from Ucon.

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

The direct path is about 372.8 miles (600 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.4 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 $66.65 one way or $133.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.1 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 Ucon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Post Falls and Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ucon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Post Falls and Ucon. Straight-line distance: 372.82 mi (600 km).

Post Falls

#1 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

Population36,250
Coordinates47.7179600, -116.9515900
Altitude665
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ucon

City in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States

Population1,161
Coordinates43.5963000, -111.9638600
Altitude1466
CountryUnited States
Start: Post Falls (-116.95159, 47.71796)
End: Ucon (-111.96386, 43.5963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 781 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.12 gal
64.81 L · about $66.65
Round trip
$133.30
34.24 gal · 129.62 L
Estimated CO2
152.1 kg one way
Round trip: 304.3 kg / 671 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $66.65 $133.30
Mid-grade $4.23 $72.43 $144.87
Premium $4.55 $77.88 $155.76
Diesel $5.41 $92.65 $185.31

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 Ucon, ID. The current time in Post Falls is 00:05:37, although it is 01:05:37 in Ucon.

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.