Origin
Saint Maries, ID
Afternoon in Saint Maries on Friday
Local time
4:30 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Maries, ID to Post Falls, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
60.3 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Maries, ID
Sami Aksu
Post Falls, ID
Daniil Komov
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Maries, ID to Post Falls, ID covers 60.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 10th Street, State Highway 5, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.3 miles on 10th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 60.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Saint Maries, ID to Post Falls, ID covers 60.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
10th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 33.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 4th Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Saint Maries, ID to Post Falls, ID is easy. At 1h 25m with 41% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (US 95 / 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.4 miles (I 90): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South 4th Street
Turn right onto South 4th Street
Navigation decision point
3
19.1 mi into trip
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~32m in
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US 95 / 10th Street
Turn right onto US 95 / 10th Street
Navigation decision point
4
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
I 90
Turn left onto I 90
Navigation decision point
4
59.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward Spokane Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Spokane Street
4
60.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
|
West 10th Avenue
Turn left onto West 10th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Street | 33.3 mi | 42m |
| State Highway 5 | 17.6 mi | 27m |
| I 90 | 7.1 mi | 7m |
| Main Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| C Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Spokane Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West 10th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
10th Street
— 33.3 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Maries, ID and Post Falls, ID.
1
Start on West Jefferson Avenue
207 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Jefferson Avenue
2
Turn right onto South 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
South 4th Street
3
Continue on ID 5
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Avenue
4
Continue on ID 5
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 5
5
Continue on ID 5
15 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 5
6
Continue on ID 5
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
C Street
7
Turn right onto US 95
33 mi
·
42 min
·
10th Street
8
Turn left onto I 90
7.1 mi
·
7 min
·
I 90
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward Spokane Street
10
Turn right onto I 90 Bus
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Spokane Street
11
Turn left onto West 10th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
West 10th Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
West 10th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.2 mi from Saint Maries, ID · 46m 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 30.2 miles from Saint Maries, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Post Falls, ID
The final approach into Post Falls, 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
$9.56 one way
$19.11 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $10.02 | $20.03 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.76 | $21.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.31 | $26.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.1 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 | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
| Efficient EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.1 | 0 | $8.44 | $3.86 |
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
Post Falls, ID
Afternoon in Post Falls on Friday
Local time
4:30 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
1 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 25m 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 Saint Maries, ID to Post Falls, ID covers 60.3 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 10th Street, State Highway 5, I 90. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.2 miles from Saint Maries, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.56 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 Saint Maries, ID to Post Falls, ID is easy. At 1h 25m with 41% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (US 95 / 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.4 miles (I 90): Navigation decision point.
The route from Saint Maries, ID to Post Falls, 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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