How far is Rigby, ID from Post Falls, ID?
The driving distance from Rigby, ID to Post Falls, ID is about 486.9 miles (783.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 370.3 miles (595.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 35m.
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
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rigby and Post Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rigby and Post Falls.
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Start on North State Street
845 ft · 21 sec · North State Street
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Turn right onto West 1st South
1.3 km · 1 min · West 1st South
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Continue on East 300 North
3.5 mi · 5 min · East 300 North
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Turn straight onto State Highway 48
651 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 48
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Continue on North 3500 East
3.4 mi · 5 min · North 3500 East
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Keep slight left to continue on East 650 North
6.3 mi · 9 min · East 650 North
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Turn left onto North 2880 East
1104 ft · 19 sec · North 2880 East
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Turn right onto East 627 North
1885 ft · 34 sec · East 627 North
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Take the ramp right
1365 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
182.2 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula
2808 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
285.8 mi · 4 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Spokane Street
1913 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto North Spokane Street
1710 ft · 1 min · North Spokane Street
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Turn left 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 Rigby and Post Falls.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
286 mi · 04h 50m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rigby and Mostly Sunny near Post Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rigby to Post Falls?
The road trip is about 486.9 miles (783.6 km) and usually takes 07h 35m 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 miles from Rigby and 244.9 miles from Post Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 370.3 miles (595.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 116.6 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 MDT. 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 $66.88 one way or $133.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rigby and Post Falls, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rigby and Mostly Sunny near Post Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rigby and Post Falls. Straight-line distance: 370.26 mi (595.87 km).
#1 Rigby
City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 4,292 |
| Coordinates | 43.6724100, -111.9149700 |
| Altitude | 1480 |
| 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: 784 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 04m |
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 | $66.88 | $133.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $72.69 | $145.38 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $78.15 | $156.30 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $92.98 | $185.96 |
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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