Post Falls, ID Road Trips
Sitting in the Mountain West, Post Falls, ID is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 490 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Post Falls, ID head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
610.1 mi
Paul, ID
Quickest Drive
7h 40m
Wilder, ID
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Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Post Falls, ID
Driving from Post Falls, ID
Expect an average of 490 miles and about 8h 57m behind the wheel when leaving Post Falls, ID. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 610 miles (10h 14m), while the shortest is just 416 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Post Falls, ID include Paul, ID (610.1 mi, 9h 59m), Soda Springs, ID (590.3 mi, 9h 48m), Bellevue, ID (463.4 mi, 10h 14m), Eagle, ID (436.9 mi, 8h 5m), and Star, ID (426.3 mi, 7h 55m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in ID currently averages around $3.89 per gallon. For the typical 490-mile trip from Post Falls, ID, budget about $75 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Post Falls, ID and 0 routes heading into Post Falls, ID, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 416 to 610 miles.
The longest mapped route from Post Falls, ID covers 610 miles and takes approximately 10h 14m. Shorter options start at just 416 miles.
The average route from Post Falls, ID runs about 490 miles with a drive time of roughly 8h 57m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 490-mile trip from Post Falls, ID costs roughly $75 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Post Falls, ID include Paul, ID, Soda Springs, ID, Bellevue, ID and Eagle, ID. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Post Falls, ID by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
41,716
Median Income
$73,313
Median Home Value
$425,100
Median Age
34.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Post Falls, ID at a Glance
Founded
1871
Elevation
2,182 ft
Area
14 mi²
Notable People from Post Falls, ID
A sampling of people born in Post Falls, ID.
Ian Waltz
1977
American discus thrower
City data from Wikidata (Q737345), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Post Falls, ID
Post Falls is a growing town in Northern Idaho. Its attractive cascade on the Spokane River is enough to draw anybody for a spell.
Post Falls began in 1871 when Frederick Post built a lumber mill along the Spokane River on land he purchased from the Coeur d'Alene Tribe. But lately it has been feeling growing pains as a bedroom community of Coeur d'Alene and Spokane, jumping by some 20,000 people between 2000 and 2020, and, with the consequent increasing cost of real estate and other changes, the locals aren't always too happy about it.
1 Falls Park, 305 W 4th Ave, ☏ +1 208 773-0539. Daily 6AM-midnight. When the floodgates are open on this dam of the Spokane River that basically impounds Coeur d'Alene Lake, the surging water over the 40-foot Post Falls is quite a spectacle. (updated Oct 2021) 2 Treaty Rock (parking lot on Treaty Rock Rd just west of N Compton St). Where Frederick Post signed a treaty of appropriating the land from Chief Andrew Seltice of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe in 1871. (updated Oct 2021)
1 Q'emiln Park, 12201 W Parkway Dr, ☏ +1 208 773-0539. Daily 6AM-9PM. A park along the Spokane popular for swimming and boating, but there's also hiking and rock climbing available. However, the Spokane River does have some problems with mining-related pollution. (updated Oct 2021) 2 Black Bay Park, 1299 E 3rd Ave, ☏ +1 208 773-0539. Ditto this one for Spokane River recreation, minus the rock climbing. (updated Oct 2021)
1 The White House Grill, 712 N Spokane St, ☏ +1 208 777-9672. Lunch and dinner. This is kind of like Post Falls' answer to fine dining, with Greek/Mediterranean cuisine and drinks and decor. (updated Oct 2021)
1 Sleep Inn Near Washington State Line, 157 S Pleasant View Rd, ☏ +1 208 413-9144. This one has an indoor pool and much desired hot tub to soak away the chill during colder months. (updated Oct 2021)
Post Falls is along I-90 and the North Idaho Centennial Trail, a 24-mile multi-use trail that stretches from Coeur d'Alene to the Washington-Idaho state line.
Travel tips adapted from Post Falls on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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