The drive from Buhl, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID covers 383.8 miles and takes about 7h 49m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
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 106.1 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.82 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
191.9 miles from Buhl, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 47m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 49m. Total distance: 383.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 49m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 49m drive with frequent turns across 383.8 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.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 106.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 around 14.9 miles in near I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 383.8 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: at 14.9 miles (I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 121 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
14.9 mi into trip|~23m in|I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
121 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
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
Use the right lane.
Exit 50A
Toward Cole Road, Overland Road
8
121.2 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Cole Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward Cole Road
5
318.4 mi into trip|~6h 27m in|US 95
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
Navigation decision point
5
382.7 mi into trip|~7h 46m in|Thain Road
Enter roundabout onto Thain Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Buhl, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Sh-55 along the way.
Sh-55
128.9 mi in|~2h 20m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
106.1 mi
1h 40m
North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi
1h 26m
US 95
52.6 mi
1h
Main Street
46.1 mi
1h 2m
Horseshoe Bend Road
18.9 mi
25m
Highway 55
18.4 mi
27m
West Lake Street
10.6 mi
16m
North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.8 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 106.1 mi, about 1h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buhl, ID and Lewiston Orchards, ID.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
2
Turn left onto ID 46
4.9 mi·7 min·North 1500 East
3
Continue on ID 46
4.3 mi·6 min·Clear Lakes Grade
4
Turn straight onto ID 46
4.8 mi·7 min·South 1950 East
5
Continue on ID 46
0.1 mi·20 sec·South Idaho Street
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·45 sec
7
Merge onto I 84
106 mi·1 hr 40 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 50AToward Cole Road, Overland RoadUse the right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
232 ft·12 sec
Toward Cole RoadUse the left / right lanes.
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
Use the left lane.
12
At end of 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 ID 44
2.3 mi·3 min·West State Street
15
Take the ramp
513 ft·14 sec
Toward SH-55
16
Merge onto ID 55
8.8 mi·11 min·North Horseshoe Bend Road
17
Continue on ID 55
5.9 mi·7 min·Payette River Scenic Byway
18
Continue on ID 55
2.4 mi·3 min·Highway 55
19
Continue on ID 55
0.4 mi·29 sec·Horseshoe Bend Road
20
Continue on ID 55
16 mi·24 min·Highway 55
21
Continue on ID 55
18 mi·25 min·Horseshoe Bend Road
22
Continue on ID 55
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 end of road, turn left onto ID 55
11 mi·16 min·West Lake Street
26
Turn right onto US 95
76 mi·1 hr 26 min·North Norris Avenue
27
Turn left onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Johnston Road
28
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
53 mi·1 hr·US 95
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
366 ft·6 sec·Thain Road
35
Continue on 14th Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·14th Street
36
Enter roundabout onto Thain Road
131 ft·3 sec·Thain Road
37
Continue on Thain Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Thain Road
38
Turn sharp right onto Bryden Avenue
192 ft·12 sec·Bryden Avenue
39
Turn left
62 ft·9 sec
40
Turn left
145 ft·10 sec
41
Arrive at 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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 191.9 miles from Buhl, ID, or about 3h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 106.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 84 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 191.9 miles or 3h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 33m
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 Buhl, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Buhl, ID
This is one driving day of about 383.8 miles and 7h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Buhl, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for about 106.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 191.9 mi from Buhl, ID
· 3h 47m into the drive
The midpoint is around 191.9 miles from Buhl, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106.1 miles.
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.
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
During the Pliocene, this place looked quite different. Lush wetlands, forests, and grasslands provided excellent habitat for a variety of animals. From fascinating, now-extinct creatures like the sab...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 26.5
Caution: Use Caution with "Fossil Beds Information" Signs
Caution: If You Can't Reach Us By Phone, Please Email Us
Since time immemorial, the valleys, prairies, mountains, and plateaus of the inland northwest have been home to the nimíipuu (Nez Perce) people. Extremely resilient, they survived the settling of the...
17 mi from route
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 317.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$60.82 one way
$121.64 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg134 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$63.75
$127.50
premium
$4.53
$68.46
$136.93
diesel
$5.61
$84.74
$169.48
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$61
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
115.1
1
$40.30
$18.42
Efficient EV
96
1
$33.58
$15.35
EV Truck/SUV
153.5
1
$53.73
$24.56
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Buhl, ID
Late night
in Buhl on Friday
Local time
4:50 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lewiston Orchards, ID
Late night
in Lewiston Orchards on Friday
Local time
3:50 AM
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.
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
19 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
7h 49m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Buhl, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID covers 383.8 miles and takes about 7h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, North Norris Avenue, US 95. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 191.9 miles from Buhl, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.82 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 383.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.9 miles (I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 121 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Buhl, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Sh-55 along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
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documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
