Origin
Post Falls, ID
Evening in Post Falls on Friday
Local time
8:40 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Post Falls, ID to Rathdrum, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 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
Unknown
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
The drive from Post Falls, ID to Rathdrum, ID covers 8.3 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Compton Street, West 12th Avenue, North Pine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 16m drive with frequent turns across 8.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Compton Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
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 Rathdrum, ID is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Post Falls, ID to Rathdrum, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Compton Street | — | — |
| West 12th Avenue | — | — |
| North Pine Street | — | — |
| West 15th Avenue | — | — |
| North Chase Road | — | — |
| West Burlington Road | — | — |
| North Greensferry Road | — | — |
| Highway 53 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Compton Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Post Falls, ID and Rathdrum, ID.
1
Start on West 10th Avenue
16 ft
·
2 sec
·
West 10th Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Compton Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
North Compton Street
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto West 12th Avenue
269 ft
·
14 sec
·
West 12th Avenue
4
Turn right onto North Pine Street
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
North Pine Street
5
Turn left onto West 15th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West 15th Avenue
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Chase Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Chase Road
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Chase Road
108 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Chase Road
8
Exit the roundabout onto 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 the end of the road, turn left onto North Greensferry Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Greensferry Road
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Highway 53
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Highway 53
12
Arrive at your destination
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 Friday
Local time
8:40 PM
PDT
Current temp
45°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
16m 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 Rathdrum, ID covers 8.3 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Compton Street, West 12th Avenue, North Pine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 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 $1.32 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 Rathdrum, ID is easy. At 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Post Falls, ID to Rathdrum, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Post Falls, ID to Rathdrum, 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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