How far is Tyhee, ID from Post Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Tyhee, ID to Post Falls, ID is about 529.9 miles (852.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 394.7 miles (635.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
529.91 mi
08h 01m
Flight
394.7 mi
635.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
394.7 mi
Kilometers
635.21 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
529.91 mi
Kilometers
852.8 km
Drive Time
08h 01m

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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 08h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Post Falls
Thu, Oct 15, 5:50 PM PDT
Return by in Tyhee
Fri, Oct 16, 2:51 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tyhee
2026-10-15T10:49
Arrive Post Falls
Thu, Oct 15, 6:50 PM MDT
Route Timing
08h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:01 PM to 2:31 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
7:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tyhee
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 Tyhee
265.4 mi
04h 00m
To Post Falls
264.5 mi
04h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tyhee and Post Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Lane

    15 m · 7 sec · Cherry Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Yellowstone Highway

    1 km · 57 sec · North Yellowstone Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Yellowstone Avenue

    2658 ft · 52 sec · Yellowstone Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto New Day Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · New Day Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1693 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    243.1 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    285.8 mi · 4 hr 50 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 Tyhee 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
286 mi · 54%
Veterans Memorial Highway
243 mi · 46%
New Day Parkway
1.45 mi
North Yellowstone Highway
0.64 mi
Yellowstone Avenue
0.5 mi
Spokane Street
0.36 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
08h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+135.2 mi
394.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 00m from Tyhee
Leave By
7:58 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Tyhee and Sunny near Post Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tyhee to Post Falls?

The road trip is about 529.9 miles (852.8 km) and usually takes 08h 01m 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 265.4 miles from Tyhee and 264.5 miles from Post Falls.

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

The direct path is about 394.7 miles (635.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 135.2 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 $91.03 one way or $182.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Tyhee and Sunny near Post Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tyhee and Post Falls. Straight-line distance: 394.7 mi (635.21 km).

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#1 Tyhee

Situated in Bannock County at an elevation of 4462 feet, this community lies immediately north of Pocatello in the Portneuf River valley of southeastern Idaho.

Population0
Coordinates42.9515800, -112.4663700
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Post Falls

#2 Post Falls

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

Population36,250
Coordinates47.7179600, -116.9515900
Altitude665
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Lane (-112.466369, 42.951547)
End: West 10th Avenue (-116.951612, 47.717931)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 853 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.7 gal
70.78 L · about $91.03
Round trip
$182.06
37.4 gal · 141.56 L
Estimated CO2
166.2 kg one way
Round trip: 332.4 kg / 733 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.87 $91.03 $182.06
Mid-grade $5.19 $97.03 $194.07
Premium $5.46 $102.01 $204.02
Diesel $6.35 $118.78 $237.56

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 · Oct 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Tyhee, ID and Post Falls, ID. The current time in Tyhee is 10:49:25, although it is 09:49:25 in Post Falls.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.