Origin
Post Falls, ID
Night in Post Falls on Saturday
Local time
9:23 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Post Falls, ID to Coeur d'Alene, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Post Falls, ID
Daniil Komov
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Ghassan Hani
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick jaunt between Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene, this 9.4-mile trip is as straightforward as it gets. Expect to spend only about 15 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-90, Northwest Boulevard, and North Spokane Street to reach your destination. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly connection within the Mountain West region. Since both cities are located within Idaho, you will remain in a familiar geographic environment for the duration of your travel. It is a highly practical route that favors efficiency over a long-haul experience.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 90 | 6 mi | 6m |
| Northwest Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| North Spokane Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Garden Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 10th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Garden Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 90
— 6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Post Falls, ID and Coeur d'Alene, ID.
1
Start on West 10th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
West 10th Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Spokane Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Spokane Street
3
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
4
Merge onto I 90
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
I 90
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Northwest Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Boulevard
7
Turn left onto West Garden Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Garden Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on East Garden Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Garden Avenue
9
Arrive at destination
East Garden Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Spokane Street
Turn right onto North Spokane Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 90
Merge onto I 90
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
6.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Northwest Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Northwest Boulevard
5
9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
West Garden Avenue
Turn left onto West Garden Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.49 one way
$2.98 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Night in Coeur d'Alene on Saturday
Local time
9:23 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This highway-focused drive is short and functional, characterized by a quick transition between two Idaho hubs. You will spend about 64% of your time on the highway, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 6 miles on I-90. While the interstate portion provides a fast, consistent pace, the route eventually shifts to local roads like Northwest Boulevard and North Spokane Street to complete your journey. You should expect a straightforward, no-frills experience that prioritizes speed over scenic detours. The road remains consistent throughout the 15-minute commute, ensuring you reach your destination without any complex navigation or technical road segments.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6 mi on I 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 90 and Northwest Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Spokane Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Spokane Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,282 ft
2,150 ft
Total Climb
168 ft
Total Descent
156 ft
Highest Point
2,282 ft
~4 mi in
Elevation Range
133 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6 miles on I 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 0.2 miles (North Spokane Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 90): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coeur d'Alene, ID before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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