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

The driving distance from Saint Maries, ID to Post Falls, ID is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.3 mi
01h 13m
Flight
33.27 mi
53.55 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.27 mi
Kilometers
53.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.3 mi
Kilometers
100.26 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Post Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 4:41 PM PDT
Return by in Saint Maries
Fri, Apr 17, 5:55 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Maries
2026-04-17T15:28
Arrive Post Falls
Fri, Apr 17, 4:41 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Maries
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Worley
ID

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

From Saint Maries
30.1 mi
00h 36m
To Post Falls
32.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Jefferson Avenue

    63 m · 11 sec · West Jefferson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    696 ft · 21 sec · South 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 5

    2.7 mi · 4 min · State Highway 5

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 5

    14.9 mi · 24 min · State Highway 5

  6. 6

    Continue on C Street

    2674 ft · 1 min · C Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    33.3 mi · 42 min · 10th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    7.1 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Spokane Street

    1913 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Spokane Street

    1710 ft · 1 min · North Spokane Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West 10th Avenue

    872 ft · 38 sec · West 10th Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 10th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
10th Street
33.3 mi · 53%
State Highway 5
17.6 mi · 28%
Main Avenue
0.85 mi · 1%
C Street
0.51 mi · 1%
Spokane Street
0.36 mi · 1%
North Spokane Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

10th Street

Turn right onto 10th Street

33.3 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
33.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worley
00h 36m from Saint Maries
Leave By
4:04 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain leaving Saint Maries 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 Saint Maries to Post Falls?

The road trip is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Worley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Saint Maries and 32.2 miles from Post Falls.

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

The direct path is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 4:04 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.56 one way or $17.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain around Saint Maries and Mostly Sunny near Post Falls.

Stop Ideas Near Worley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Worley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worley.

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

47 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Colfax, Washington

67 mi away
610 South Main St.
BUS

Deer Park, WA

74 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

75 mi away
120 West 6th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Maries and Post Falls. Straight-line distance: 33.27 mi (53.55 km).

Saint Maries

#1 Saint Maries

River in the United States of America

Population2,448
Coordinates47.3143500, -116.5626700
Altitude668
CountryUnited States
Post Falls

#2 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

Population36,250
Coordinates47.7179600, -116.9515900
Altitude665
CountryUnited States
Start: West Jefferson Avenue (-116.562671, 47.314244)
End: West 10th Avenue (-116.951612, 47.717931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.2 gal
8.32 L · about $8.56
Round trip
$17.13
4.4 gal · 16.64 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.1 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.56 $17.13
Mid-grade $4.23 $9.31 $18.62
Premium $4.55 $10.01 $20.02
Diesel $5.41 $11.91 $23.81

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Maries and Post Falls. The current time is 15:28:08.

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.