How far is Saint Anthony, ID from Post Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Saint Anthony, ID to Post Falls, ID is about 480.8 miles (773.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 362.5 miles (583.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
480.75 mi
07h 42m
Flight
362.5 mi
583.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
362.5 mi
Kilometers
583.38 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
480.75 mi
Kilometers
773.7 km
Drive Time
07h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Post Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM PDT
Return by in Saint Anthony
Thu, Apr 23, 10:40 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Anthony
2026-04-22T19:15
Arrive Post Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:42 PM to 2:12 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Anthony
8:00 PM MDT
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 Saint Anthony
246.1 mi
03h 51m
To Post Falls
234.6 mi
03h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 30 mph SSW
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Anthony and Post Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    27 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Bridge Street

    1202 ft · 26 sec · South Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2095 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Yellowstone Highway

    9.6 mi · 10 min · Yellowstone Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg

    1481 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg

    82 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    19.2 mi · 29 min · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward Butte

    970 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    173.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    285.8 mi · 4 hr 50 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Spokane Street

    1913 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Spokane Street

    1710 ft · 1 min · North Spokane Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 10th Avenue

    872 ft · 38 sec · West 10th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
286 mi · 60%
Veterans Memorial Highway
174 mi · 36%
West Main Street
19.2 mi · 4%
Yellowstone Highway
9.6 mi · 2%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
1.88 mi
South Bridge Street
0.63 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
07h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+118.3 mi
362.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
03h 51m from Saint Anthony
Leave By
8:36 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Anthony 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 Saint Anthony to Post Falls?

The road trip is about 480.8 miles (773.7 km) and usually takes 07h 42m 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 246.1 miles from Saint Anthony and 234.6 miles from Post Falls.

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

The direct path is about 362.5 miles (583.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 118.3 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 $66.06 one way or $132.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Saint Anthony and Post Falls, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Anthony and Rain near Post Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Anthony and Post Falls. Straight-line distance: 362.5 mi (583.38 km).

Saint Anthony

#1 Saint Anthony

City in and county seat of Fremont County, Idaho, United States

Population3,553
Coordinates43.9663000, -111.6821800
Altitude1514
CountryUnited States
Post Falls

#2 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

Population36,250
Coordinates47.7179600, -116.9515900
Altitude665
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-111.682179, 43.966403)
End: West 10th Avenue (-116.951612, 47.717931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 774 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.97 gal
64.22 L · about $66.06
Round trip
$132.13
33.94 gal · 128.44 L
Estimated CO2
150.8 kg one way
Round trip: 301.6 kg / 665 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $66.06 $132.13
Mid-grade $4.23 $71.80 $143.60
Premium $4.55 $77.20 $154.39
Diesel $5.41 $91.84 $183.68

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 Saint Anthony, ID and Post Falls, ID. The current time in Saint Anthony is 19:15:56, although it is 18:15:56 in Post Falls.

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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.