Origin
Post Falls, ID
Afternoon in Post Falls on Sunday
Local time
3:04 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Post Falls, ID to Pinehurst, 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
246.1 mi
396 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
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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.
Post Falls, ID
Daniil Komov
Pinehurst, ID
Aleksandr Poklad
Trip Overview
The drive from Post Falls, ID to Pinehurst, ID covers 246.1 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, I 90, Reisenauer Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 228.4 miles on US 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.00 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 miles from Post Falls, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 95 | 228.4 mi | 4h 39m |
| I 90 | 6 mi | 6m |
| Reisenauer Road | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Johnston Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| North Jackson Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| Northwest Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Spokane Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 10th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 95
— 228.4 mi, about 4h 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Post Falls, ID and Pinehurst, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
8
Turn right onto US 95
82 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
US 95
9
Continue on US 95
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Main Street
Toward ID 8
10
Continue on US 95
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Jackson Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto Reisenauer Road
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Reisenauer Road
12
Turn right onto US 95
23 mi
·
32 min
·
US 95
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 95
68 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
US 95
Toward Missoula, Boise
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Johnston Road
15
Turn right onto US 95
55 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
US 95
16
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
17
Arrive at destination
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 miles from Post Falls, ID, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 228.4 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 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123 miles or 2h 43m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pinehurst, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Post Falls, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Post Falls, ID
This is one driving day of about 246.1 miles and 5h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Post Falls, 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 228.4 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 miles from Post Falls, 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 228.4 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 0.2 and 120.5 — 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
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North Spokane Street
Turn right onto North Spokane Street
Navigation decision point
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
4
92.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
|
Reisenauer Road
Turn right onto Reisenauer Road
Navigation decision point
4
97.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
|
US 95
Turn right onto US 95
Navigation decision point
8
120.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m in
|
US 95
Keep slight left at fork onto US 95 toward Missoula, Boise
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward Missoula, Boise
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.00 one way
$78.00 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
86 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $40.88 | $81.76 |
| premium | $4.53 | $43.90 | $87.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $54.34 | $108.67 |
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: 86.1 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 | 73.8 | 0 | $25.84 | $11.81 |
| Efficient EV | 61.5 | 0 | $21.53 | $9.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 98.4 | 1 | $34.45 | $15.75 |
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
Pinehurst, ID
Afternoon in Pinehurst on Sunday
Local time
4:04 PM
MDT
Current temp
49°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 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
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?
246.1 mi in 5h 9m, mostly highway — 228.4 mi of that is on US 95.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 228.4 mi on US 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 95 and I 90. 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 5h 9m drive. You will face about 12 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 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 92.4 miles (Reisenauer Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Post Falls, ID and Pinehurst, ID, road signs point toward Missoula and Boise.
Missoula
120.5 mi in
|
~2h 40m
|
via US 95
Boise
120.5 mi in
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~2h 40m
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via US 95
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 9m. Total distance: 246.1 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 (95%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 228.4 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 0.2 miles (North Spokane Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 92.4 miles (Reisenauer Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Pinehurst, 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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