Trip from Post Falls, ID to Moscow, ID

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 57m

Distance

90.9 mi

146 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 49m ★

6 AM

1h 58m

8 AM

2h 15m

10 AM

2h 4m

12 PM

2h 2m

3 PM

2h 5m

5 PM

2h 14m

8 PM

1h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Post Falls, ID to Moscow, ID covers 90.9 miles and takes about 1h 57m 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, Northwest Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.2 miles on US 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.40 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

45.4 miles from Post Falls, ID

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 90.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 57m highway drive covering 90.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 95 and I 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.2 miles on US 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 95 and I 90. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Spokane Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Post Falls, ID to Moscow, ID is easy. At 1h 57m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

4

90.8 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in | ID 8 / West 3rd Street

Turn left onto ID 8 / West 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 95	82.2 mi	1h 44m
I 90	6 mi	6m
Northwest Boulevard	0.8 mi	1m
North Spokane Street	0.4 mi	1m
North Jackson Street	0.2 mi	<1m
West 10th Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m
West 3rd Street	0.1 mi	<1m
North Main Street	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: US 95 — 82.2 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Post Falls, ID and Moscow, 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

0.2 mi · 46 sec · North Jackson Street

11

Turn left onto ID 8

0.1 mi · 24 sec · West 3rd Street

12

Arrive at destination

ID 8

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 45.4 miles from Post Falls, ID, or about 59m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.2 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 20 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 45.4 miles or 59m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moscow, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Post Falls, ID

This is one driving day of about 90.9 miles and 1h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Post Falls, ID.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on US 95 for about 82.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.4 mi from Post Falls, ID · 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Plummer, ID

45 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

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Plummer, ID

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.4 miles from Post Falls, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.2 miles.

Arriving in Moscow, ID

The final approach into Moscow, ID usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Breakfast Club

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Moscow, Idaho

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 90.9

Hours: 7:05 am–2 pm

+12088826481

Visit website

Countrymen's Bierhall | Moscow, ID - Bar & Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Moscow, Idaho

0.2 mi

A&W Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Moscow, Idaho

0.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Cuppa Columbian Caffe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 6.5

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12087190445

Visit website

The Breakfast Club

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 90.9

Moscow, Idaho

Hours: 7:05 am–2 pm

+12088826481

Visit website

Countrymen's Bierhall | Moscow, ID - Bar & Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.9

Moscow, Idaho

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+12088921812

Visit website

A&W Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.9

Moscow, Idaho

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12088822301

Visit website

Zip’s Drive-In Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.9

Moscow, Idaho

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12088830678

Visit website

Palouse Juice

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.9

Moscow, Idaho

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12088922233

Visit website

Le Petit Cafè Fleuri

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 90.9

Moscow, Idaho

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12088920222

Visit website

The Lookout Restaurant & Bar

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 90.9

Moscow, Idaho

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12088851274

Visit website

Cafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 6.5

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12086204000

Visit website

Cuppa Columbian Caffe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 6.5

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+12087190445

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Post Falls, Idaho

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12087730593

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 6.5

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

+18668167584

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

1.5 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Post Falls, Idaho

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.4 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 6.5

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Riverstone Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 6.5

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

Black Bay Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Post Falls, Idaho

Hours: 6 am–7:30 pm

+12087730539

Visit website

Fort Sherman Playground

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 6.5

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12087692300

Visit website

Timberline Adventures

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 6.5

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

+12088202080

Visit website

Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 6.5

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12082925670

Visit website

McEuen Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 6.5

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+12087692252

Visit website

Coeur d'Alene Convention & Visitor Bureau

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 6.5

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+12086643194

Visit website

Museum of North Idaho

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 6.5

Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12086643448

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.40 one way

$28.81 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$15.10	$30.20
premium	$4.53	$16.22	$32.43
diesel	$5.61	$20.07	$40.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	27.3	$9.54	$4.36
Efficient EV	22.7	$7.95	$3.64
EV Truck/SUV	36.4	$12.73	$5.82

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Post Falls, ID

Morning in Post Falls on Friday

Local time

11:05 AM

PDT

Current temp

45°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Moscow, ID

Morning in Moscow on Friday

Local time

11:05 AM

PDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

12 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

1h 57m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Post Falls, ID to Moscow, ID covers 90.9 miles and takes about 1h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 95, I 90, Northwest Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.4 miles from Post Falls, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.40 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Post Falls, ID to Moscow, ID is easy. At 1h 57m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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.

The route from Post Falls, ID to Moscow, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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Trip from Post Falls, ID to Moscow, ID

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Moscow, ID

Nearby Places

The Breakfast Club

Cuppa Columbian Caffe

The Breakfast Club

Countrymen's Bierhall | Moscow, ID - Bar & Restaurant

A&W Restaurant

Zip’s Drive-In Restaurant

Palouse Juice

Le Petit Cafè Fleuri

The Lookout Restaurant & Bar

Cafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican

Cuppa Columbian Caffe

Flying J EV Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Riverstone Park

Black Bay Park

Fort Sherman Playground

Timberline Adventures

Lake Coeur d'Alene Cruises

McEuen Park

Coeur d'Alene Convention & Visitor Bureau

Museum of North Idaho

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Post Falls, ID

Moscow, ID

Same local time

12 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 57m on the road

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