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9h 30m
Distance
492.4 mi
792 km
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Fuel Cost
$78
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Aberdeen, ID
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Lewiston, ID
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The drive from Aberdeen, ID to Lewiston, ID covers 492.4 miles and takes about 9h 30m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, North Norris Avenue, US 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 171.2 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $78.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
246.2 miles from Aberdeen, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 16m into the drive .
Expect a 9h 30m drive with frequent turns across 492.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
Total Climb
3,299 ft
Total Descent
6,356 ft
Highest Point
4,580 ft
~287.2 mi in
Elevation Range
3,244 ft
Notable High Points
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ID 39 / South Main Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 492.4 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ID 39 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 225.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 225.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto ID 39 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Cole Road, Overland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Cole Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 12 toward Lewiston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
On the drive from Aberdeen, ID to Lewiston, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Sh-55 along the way.
Sh-55
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 171.2 mi | 2h 41m |
| North Norris Avenue | 76.4 mi | 1h 26m |
| US 95 | 67.5 mi | 1h 18m |
| Main Street | 45.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| I 86 | 36.4 mi | 34m |
| Horseshoe Bend Road | 18.9 mi | 25m |
| Highway 55 | 18.4 mi | 27m |
| West Lake Street | 10.6 mi | 16m |
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen, ID and Lewiston, ID.
Start on East Central Street
Turn left onto ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Turn straight onto ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Turn right onto I 86 Business
Turn right onto I 86 Business
Continue on I 86 Business
Continue on I 86 Business
Take the ramp onto I 86 Business
Merge onto I 86; US 30
Continue on I 84; US 30
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto South Cole Road
Continue on North Cole Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
Turn right onto North Glenwood Street
Turn left onto ID 44
Take the ramp
Merge onto ID 55
Continue on ID 55
Continue on ID 55
Continue on ID 55
Continue on ID 55
Continue on ID 55
Continue on ID 55
Turn left onto Deinhard Lane
Continue on Boydstun Street
At end of road, turn left onto ID 55
Turn right onto US 95
Turn left onto Johnston Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
Keep slight left at fork onto US 12
Turn right onto Idaho Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 108 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 246.2 miles or 4h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 246.2 miles or 4h 16m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewiston, ID than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Aberdeen, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aberdeen, ID
Aim for roughly 246 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lewiston, ID
Aim for roughly 246 miles and 4.8 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 246.2 mi from Aberdeen, ID · 4h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
246 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Emmett, IDNight 1
246 mi · about 4.8h in
A practical overnight split lands near Emmett, ID after about 246 miles or 4.8 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 108 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 246.2 miles from Aberdeen, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 171.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 246 miles or 4.8 hours on the road.
The final approach into Lewiston, ID usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Lewiston, ID.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Lewiston, ID with some flexibility left in the schedule.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$78.03 one way
$156.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $82.02 | $164.04 |
| premium | $4.53 | $87.80 | $175.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $109.39 | $218.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$78
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$208–$318
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 172.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $52 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 147.7 | 1 | $51.70 | $23.64 |
| Efficient EV | 123.1 | 1 | $43.08 | $19.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 197 | 2 | $68.94 | $31.51 |
Gas CO2
172 kg
EV CO2
58 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Aberdeen on Sunday
Local time
5:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Lewiston on Sunday
Local time
4:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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