Origin
Post Falls, ID
Evening in Post Falls on Friday
Local time
8:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Post Falls, ID to Saint Maries, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
59.6 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Post Falls, ID
Daniil Komov
Saint Maries, ID
Sami Aksu
Trip Overview
The drive from Post Falls, ID to Saint Maries, ID covers 59.6 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 95, State Highway 5, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.3 miles on US 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 59.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 59.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 95 and State Highway 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 32.3 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 14 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 32.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 95 and State Highway 5. 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 1h 24m 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: 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 8 key pointsThese 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
5
59.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
West Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto West Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 95 | 32.3 mi | 40m |
| State Highway 5 | 17.6 mi | 27m |
| I 90 | 6 mi | 6m |
| Main Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| C Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Spokane Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West 10th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 95
— 32.3 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Post Falls, ID and Saint Maries, 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
32 mi
·
40 min
·
US 95
9
Turn left onto ID 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
C Street
10
Continue on ID 5
18 mi
·
27 min
·
State Highway 5
11
Continue on ID 5
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Avenue
12
Turn slight right onto ID 5
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South 4th Street
13
Turn left onto West Jefferson Avenue
207 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Jefferson Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
West Jefferson Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.8 mi from Post Falls, ID · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.8 miles from Post Falls, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Maries, ID
The final approach into Saint Maries, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.44 one way
$18.89 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.63 | $21.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
| Efficient EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.22 | $2.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.34 | $3.81 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Saint Maries, ID
Evening in Saint Maries on Friday
Local time
8:43 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 24m 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 Saint Maries, ID covers 59.6 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 95, State Highway 5, I 90. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.8 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 $9.44 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 24m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 Saint Maries, 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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