How far is Priest River, ID from Post Falls, ID?
The driving distance from Priest River, ID to Post Falls, ID is about 44.7 miles (72 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Priest River and Post Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Priest River and Post Falls.
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Start on Summit Boulevard
648 ft · 31 sec · Summit Boulevard
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Turn right onto 4th Street
74 m · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Albeni Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · Albeni Road
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Turn left onto North State Avenue
2173 ft · 37 sec · North State Avenue
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Continue on Highway 41
19 mi · 28 min · Highway 41
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Continue on North 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Avenue
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Continue on North Highway 41
10.2 mi · 15 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
6.3 mi · 10 min · North Highway 41
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Turn right onto East Poleline Avenue
2606 ft · 52 sec · East Poleline Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Poleline Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · East Poleline Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Poleline Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · East Poleline Avenue
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Turn left onto East Poleline Avenue
2667 ft · 53 sec · East Poleline Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Poleline Avenue
31 m · 2 sec · East Poleline Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Poleline Avenue
2509 ft · 50 sec · East Poleline Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Spokane Street
64 m · 5 sec · North Spokane Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Spokane Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Spokane Street
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Turn right onto West 10th Avenue
872 ft · 38 sec · West 10th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Priest River and Post Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 41
Continue on Highway 41
19 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Priest River and Rain near Post Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Priest River to Post Falls?
The road trip is about 44.7 miles (72 km) and usually takes 01h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Spirit Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Priest River and 21 miles from Post Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Priest River and Rain near Post Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Spirit Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Rathdrum Mountain Recreation Area
Rathdrum City Hall
Athol Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spirit Lake.
Sandpoint station
Deer Park, WA
Spokane Intermodal Center
Loon Lake, WA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Priest River and Post Falls. Straight-line distance: 32.04 mi (51.57 km).
#1 Priest River
City in Bonner County, Idaho
| Population | 1,893 |
| Coordinates | 48.1809700, -116.9115700 |
| Altitude | 652 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Post Falls
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 36,250 |
| Coordinates | 47.7179600, -116.9515900 |
| Altitude | 665 |
| Country | United States |
End: West 10th Avenue (-116.951612, 47.717931)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.68 | $13.37 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.19 | $14.37 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.55 | $17.10 |
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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