How far is Shelley, ID from Post Falls, ID?
The driving distance from Shelley, ID to Post Falls, ID is about 495.3 miles (797.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 379.8 miles (611.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 23m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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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Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shelley and Post Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelley and Post Falls.
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Start on East Center Street
53 m · 11 sec · East Center Street
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Continue on East Center Street
58 m · 7 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right onto North State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North State Street
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Turn left onto Anderson Road
1698 ft · 29 sec · Anderson Road
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Continue on North 800 East
2.3 mi · 3 min · North 800 East
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Continue on South 45th West
1.6 km · 1 min · South 45th West
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
51 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
203.5 mi · 3 hr 11 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 Shelley 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.
Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shelley 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 Shelley to Post Falls?
The road trip is about 495.3 miles (797.1 km) and usually takes 07h 41m 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 247.4 miles from Shelley and 247.9 miles from Post Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 379.8 miles (611.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 115.5 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 $68.05 one way or $136.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 155.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Shelley 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 Shelley and Rain near Post Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelley and Post Falls. Straight-line distance: 379.78 mi (611.2 km).
#1 Shelley
City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 4,466 |
| Coordinates | 43.3813000, -112.1233100 |
| Altitude | 1412 |
| 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: 797 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 10m |
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 | $68.05 | $136.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $73.96 | $147.92 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $79.52 | $159.03 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $94.60 | $189.20 |
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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