Origin
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Morning in Coeur d'Alene on Friday
Local time
8:41 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coeur d'Alene, 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
2h 42m
Distance
118 mi
190 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 32m
★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Ghassan Hani
Lewiston Orchards, ID
Ritvars Garoza
Trip Overview
This 118-mile journey from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID takes approximately 2 hours and 42 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily follows US 95, with a small portion on Reisenauer Road and Thain Road. With a projected fuel cost of around $19, this drive is quite budget-friendly. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip through the Mountain West region, ideal for a single day of travel without needing an overnight stay. You'll find it to be a practical and efficient way to get from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 118 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the travel occurring on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 105.2 miles on US 95, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of the drive is on well-maintained highways, there are brief sections on local roads like Reisenauer Road and Thain Road. This mix provides a smooth and generally uninterrupted driving experience, allowing you to cover distance efficiently.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 105.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 95 and Reisenauer Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 95.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 42m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 95): Navigation decision point; at 85.3 miles (Reisenauer Road): Navigation decision point; at 90.6 miles (US 95): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 95
Turn left onto US 95
Navigation decision point
4
85.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
|
Reisenauer Road
Turn right onto Reisenauer Road
Navigation decision point
4
90.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
|
US 95
Turn right onto US 95
Navigation decision point
5
113.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 12 West: Lewiston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 12 West: Lewiston
5
118 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 95 | 105.2 mi | 2h 16m |
| Reisenauer Road | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Thain Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North Jackson Street | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| 21st Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| US 12 | 1 mi | 2m |
| Northwest Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Garden Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 95
— 105.2 mi, about 2h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene, ID and Lewiston Orchards, ID.
1
Start on East Garden Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Garden Avenue
2
Continue on West Garden Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
West Garden Avenue
3
Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
5
Turn left onto US 95
82 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
US 95
6
Continue on US 95
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Main Street
Toward ID 8
7
Continue on US 95
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Jackson Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto Reisenauer Road
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Reisenauer Road
9
Turn right onto US 95
23 mi
·
32 min
·
US 95
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 12 West: Lewiston
11
Merge onto US 12
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12
12
Continue on 21st Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
21st Street
13
Continue on Thain Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Thain Road
14
Turn left onto Bryden Avenue
207 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bryden Avenue
15
Turn left
62 ft
·
9 sec
16
Turn left
145 ft
·
10 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 42 minutes, this drive is easily manageable in a single day. You'll have plenty of flexibility on when to depart, but an early start will allow for a relaxed pace and potentially a stop or two along the way. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this trip without feeling rushed. Pay attention as you transition onto and off of US 95, as these are the primary segments where you'll cover the most ground efficiently.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.2 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 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewiston Orchards, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Coeur d'Alene, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Coeur d'Alene, ID
This is one driving day of about 118 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 95 for about 105.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59 mi from Coeur d'Alene, ID · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 105.2 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.70 one way
$37.40 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $19.60 | $39.20 |
| premium | $4.53 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.05 | $52.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.39 | $5.66 |
| Efficient EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.33 | $4.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.52 | $7.55 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Lewiston Orchards, ID
Morning in Lewiston Orchards on Friday
Local time
8:41 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 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
2h 42m 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 Coeur d'Alene, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID covers 118 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 95, Reisenauer Road, Thain Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.70 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 42m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 95): Navigation decision point; at 85.3 miles (Reisenauer Road): Navigation decision point; at 90.6 miles (US 95): Navigation decision point.
The route from Coeur d'Alene, 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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