Origin
Pinehurst, ID
Afternoon in Pinehurst on Sunday
Local time
4:04 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pinehurst, ID to Post Falls, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 9m
Distance
246.5 mi
397 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 56m
★
6 AM
5h 9m
8 AM
5h 36m
10 AM
5h 19m
12 PM
5h 16m
3 PM
5h 20m
5 PM
5h 35m
8 PM
5h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pinehurst, ID
Aleksandr Poklad
Post Falls, ID
Daniil Komov
Trip Overview
The drive from Pinehurst, ID to Post Falls, ID covers 246.5 miles and takes about 5h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 95, South Washington Street, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 213.1 miles on US 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
123.3 miles from Pinehurst, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 25m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 95 | 213.1 mi | 4h 20m |
| South Washington Street | 16.8 mi | 23m |
| I 90 | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| Reisenauer Road | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| Johnston Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Spokane Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 10th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 95
— 213.1 mi, about 4h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinehurst, ID and Post Falls, ID.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
this road
2
Merge onto US 95
55 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
US 95
3
Turn left onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Johnston Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
67 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
US 95
Use the straight lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 95
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
US 95
Toward US 195 North: Moscow, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 95
17 mi
·
25 min
·
US 95
7
Turn left onto Reisenauer Road
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Reisenauer Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 95; ID 8
17 mi
·
23 min
·
South Washington Street
Toward Potlatch, Cour d'Alene
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 95; ID 6
67 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
·
US 95; ID 6
11
Turn left onto I 90
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 90
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward Spokane Street
13
Turn right onto I 90 Bus
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Spokane Street
14
Turn left onto West 10th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 10th Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
West 10th Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 123.3 miles from Pinehurst, ID, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 213.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 54 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.3 miles or 2h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Post Falls, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pinehurst, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pinehurst, ID
This is one driving day of about 246.5 miles and 5h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Pinehurst, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 95 for about 213.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
123 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 123.3 miles from Pinehurst, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 213.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 153.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 95
Merge onto US 95
Merge point - match speed before joining
7
57.5 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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US 95
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
125 mi into trip
|
~2h 27m in
|
US 95
Keep slight right at fork onto US 95 toward US 195 North: Moscow, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 195 North: Moscow, Coeur d' Alene, Sp...
4
131.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 35m in
|
US 95
Keep slight left at fork onto US 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
153.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m in
|
US 95 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 95 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.06 one way
$78.12 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $40.94 | $81.89 |
| premium | $4.53 | $43.97 | $87.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.42 | $108.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74 | 0 | $25.88 | $11.83 |
| Efficient EV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.57 | $9.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.6 | 1 | $34.51 | $15.78 |
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Post Falls, ID
Afternoon in Post Falls on Sunday
Local time
3:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Lewiston, ID
123 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 9m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
246.5 mi in 5h 9m, mostly highway — 213.1 mi of that is on US 95.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 213.1 mi on US 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 95 and South Washington Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 95.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 246.5 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 95): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 57.5 miles (US 95): Lane positioning matters here; at 125 miles (US 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pinehurst, ID and Post Falls, ID, road signs point toward Coeur D' Alene, Spokane, Potlatch and Cour D'alene.
Coeur D' Alene
125 mi in
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~2h 27m
|
via US 95
Spokane
125 mi in
|
~2h 27m
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via US 95
Potlatch
154.7 mi in
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~3h 10m
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via US 95; ID 8
Cour D'alene
154.7 mi in
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~3h 10m
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via US 95; ID 8
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 9m. Total distance: 246.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 213.1 miles on US 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ID can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 95): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 57.5 miles (US 95): Lane positioning matters here; at 125 miles (US 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Post Falls, ID before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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