Origin
Post Falls, ID
Evening in Post Falls on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Post Falls, ID to Rathdrum, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Post Falls, ID
Daniil Komov
Rathdrum, ID
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Trip Overview
Post Falls, ID to Rathdrum, ID is 8.3 miles and takes about 16 minutes via North Chase Road and West Highway 53, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Idaho. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it ideal for a quick errand or a brief exploration. Given its minimal distance, this trip requires no overnight stay and is easily manageable in a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Chase Road | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| West Burlington Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| West Highway 53 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| North Greensferry Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West 15th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Pine Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Compton Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 12th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Chase Road
— 3.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Post Falls, ID and Rathdrum, ID.
1
Start on West 10th Avenue
15 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 10th Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Compton Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Compton Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto West 12th Avenue
267 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 12th Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Pine Street
5
Turn left onto West 15th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West 15th Avenue
6
At end of road, turn right onto North Chase Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Chase Road
7
Enter roundabout onto North Chase Road
110 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Chase Road
8
Continue on North Chase Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Chase Road
9
Continue on West Burlington Road
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Burlington Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto North Greensferry Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Greensferry Road
11
At end of road, turn right onto ID 53
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Highway 53
12
Arrive at destination
ID 53
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Compton Street
Turn right onto North Compton Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West 12th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto West 12th Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Pine Street
Turn right onto North Pine Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
West 15th Avenue
Turn left onto West 15th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
North Greensferry Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Greensferry Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.32 one way
$2.63 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 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 | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
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
Rathdrum, ID
Evening in Rathdrum on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
PDT
Current temp
32°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 2 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 1:24AM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 1:24AM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
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
13 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
16m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 10% of the journey on highways. You'll spend most of your time navigating local roads, including North Chase Road, West Burlington Road, and West Highway 53. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.2 miles on North Chase Road. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction as you make your way through this area.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on North Chase Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Compton Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (North Compton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 12th Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (North Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on North Chase Road. 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: near the start (North Compton Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West 12th Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (North Pine Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rathdrum, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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