Origin
American Falls, ID
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1:15 PM
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Trip from American Falls, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 17m
Distance
479.8 mi
772 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$76
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 10m
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6 AM
8h 18m
8 AM
8h 33m
10 AM
8h 23m
12 PM
8h 22m
3 PM
8h 24m
5 PM
8h 32m
8 PM
8h 13m
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 American Falls, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID covers 479.8 miles and takes about 8h 17m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Fort Hall Avenue, Lincoln Street, South Frontage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $76.03 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
239.9 miles from American Falls, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 17m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 17m drive with frequent turns across 479.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fort Hall Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from American Falls, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Hall Avenue | — | — |
| Lincoln Street | — | — |
| South Frontage Road | — | — |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Cole Road | — | — |
| South Cole Road | — | — |
| North Cole Road | — | — |
| North Mountain View Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Fort Hall Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between American Falls, ID and Lewiston Orchards, ID.
1
Start on the route
174 ft
·
15 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Fort Hall Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Fort Hall Avenue
3
Continue on Lincoln Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Lincoln Street
4
Continue on South Frontage Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Frontage Road
5
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
6
Merge slight left
36 mi
·
34 min
7
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
171 mi
·
2 hr 41 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Cole Road, Overland Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cole Road, Overland Road
9
Keep slight left to continue on Cole Road
233 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cole Road
10
Turn left onto South Cole Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cole Road
11
Continue on North Cole Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North Cole Road
12
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Mountain View Drive
13
Turn right onto North Glenwood Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Glenwood Street
14
Turn left onto West State Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West State Street
15
Take the ramp slight right toward SH-55
512 ft
·
14 sec
·
SH-55
16
Merge slight left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
North Horseshoe Bend Road
17
Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Payette River Scenic Byway
18
Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 55
19
Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
20
Continue on Highway 55
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Highway 55
21
Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
22
Continue on Main Street
46 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Main Street
23
Turn left onto Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Deinhard Lane
24
Continue on Boydstun Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Boydstun Street
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Street
11 mi
·
16 min
·
West Lake Street
26
Turn right onto North Norris Avenue
76 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
North Norris Avenue
27
Turn left onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Johnston Road
28
At the end of the road, turn left
53 mi
·
1 hr
29
Turn left onto Webb Road
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Webb Road
30
Continue on Tammany Creek Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Tammany Creek Road
31
Continue on Tammany Creek Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Tammany Creek Road
32
Turn straight onto Barr Road
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Barr Road
33
Continue on Ripon Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ripon Avenue
34
Turn slight right onto Thain Road
367 ft
·
6 sec
·
Thain Road
35
Continue on 14th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
14th Street
36
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Thain Road
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
Thain Road
37
Exit the roundabout onto Thain Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Thain Road
38
Turn sharp right onto Bryden Avenue
194 ft
·
12 sec
·
Bryden Avenue
39
Turn left
62 ft
·
10 sec
40
Turn left
144 ft
·
11 sec
41
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 239.9 miles from American Falls, ID, or about 4h 8m into the drive.
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 106 miles or 1h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 239.9 miles or 4h 8m 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 239.9 miles or 4h 8m
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 7h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewiston Orchards, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving American Falls, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 American Falls, ID
Aim for roughly 240 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lewiston Orchards, ID
Aim for roughly 240 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 106 miles from American Falls, ID.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 239.9 mi from American Falls, ID · 4h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
240 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 McCall, IDOvernight Options
Night 1
240 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near McCall, ID after about 240 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 106 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 239.9 miles from American Falls, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 240 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Lewiston Orchards, ID
The final approach into Lewiston Orchards, 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 Orchards, ID.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Lewiston Orchards, ID with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$76.03 one way
$152.06 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
168 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $79.70 | $159.39 |
| premium | $4.53 | $85.59 | $171.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $105.93 | $211.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$76
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$206–$316
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 167.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $50 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 143.9 | 1 | $50.38 | $23.03 |
| Efficient EV | 120 | 1 | $41.98 | $19.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 191.9 | 2 | $67.17 | $30.71 |
Gas CO2
168 kg
EV CO2
56 kg (67% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Lewiston Orchards, ID
Afternoon in Lewiston Orchards on Friday
Local time
12:15 PM
PDT
Current temp
62°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.
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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
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
8h 17m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from American Falls, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID covers 479.8 miles and takes about 8h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fort Hall Avenue, Lincoln Street, South Frontage Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 240 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 239.9 miles from American Falls, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $76.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from American Falls, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from American Falls, ID to Lewiston Orchards, 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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