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Trip from Fruitland, 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

4h 56m

Distance

238.7 mi

384 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 43m ★
6 AM
4h 56m
8 AM
5h 23m
10 AM
5h 6m
12 PM
5h 3m
3 PM
5h 7m
5 PM
5h 22m
8 PM
4h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Fruitland, ID, ID

Fruitland, ID

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Downtown Lewiston Orchards, ID, ID

Lewiston Orchards, ID

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fruitland, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID covers 238.7 miles and takes about 4h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Norris Avenue, US 95, East Central Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 76.4 miles on North Norris Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.83 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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

119.4 miles from Fruitland, ID

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 56m. Total distance: 238.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (22%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 56m drive with frequent turns across 238.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Norris Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 76.4 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 94.7 miles in near US 95 / North Norris Avenue.

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 4h 56m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 94.7 miles (US 95 / North Norris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 173.3 miles (US 95): Navigation decision point; at 237.6 miles (Thain Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
94.7 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | US 95 / North Norris Avenue

Turn left onto US 95 / North Norris Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
173.3 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in | US 95

At end of road, turn left onto US 95

Navigation decision point

5
237.6 mi into trip | ~4h 53m in | Thain Road

Enter roundabout onto Thain Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
238.7 mi into trip | ~4h 56m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4
238.7 mi into trip | ~4h 56m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Norris Avenue 76.4 mi 1h 26m
US 95 52.6 mi 1h
East Central Boulevard 46.6 mi 1h
South 16th Street 35.9 mi 44m
Railroad Street 8.5 mi 10m
Webb Road 6 mi 8m
Tammany Creek Road 4 mi 6m
South Whitley Drive 3.3 mi 5m
Longest stretch: North Norris Avenue — 76.4 mi, about 1h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fruitland, ID and Lewiston Orchards, ID.

1

Start on South Iowa Avenue

428 ft · 24 sec · South Iowa Avenue
2

Turn left onto Southwest 3rd Street

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
3

Turn right onto US 95; US 30

3.3 mi · 5 min · South Whitley Drive
4

Turn slight right onto US 95

36 mi · 44 min · South 16th Street
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on US 95

8.5 mi · 10 min · Railroad Street
6

Take the exit onto US 95

365 ft · 12 sec · Superior Street
7

Merge onto US 95

47 mi · 1 hr · East Central Boulevard
8

Turn left onto US 95

76 mi · 1 hr 26 min · North Norris Avenue
9

Turn left onto Johnston Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road
10

At end of road, turn left onto US 95

53 mi · 1 hr · US 95
11

Turn left onto Webb Road

6.0 mi · 8 min · Webb Road
12

Continue on Tammany Creek Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Tammany Creek Road
13

Continue on Tammany Creek Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Tammany Creek Road
14

Turn straight onto Barr Road

0.6 mi · 57 sec · Barr Road
15

Continue on Ripon Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Ripon Avenue
16

Turn slight right onto Thain Road

366 ft · 6 sec · Thain Road
17

Continue on 14th Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · 14th Street
18

Enter roundabout onto Thain Road

131 ft · 3 sec · Thain Road
19

Continue on Thain Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Thain Road
20

Turn sharp right onto Bryden Avenue

192 ft · 12 sec · Bryden Avenue
21

Turn left

62 ft · 9 sec
22

Turn left

145 ft · 10 sec
23

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 119.4 miles from Fruitland, ID, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.4 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 53 miles or 1h 7m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 119.4 miles or 2h 29m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h

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 Fruitland, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fruitland, ID

This is one driving day of about 238.7 miles and 4h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Fruitland, 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 North Norris Avenue for about 76.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 119.4 mi from Fruitland, ID · 2h 29m into the drive

Downtown Pinehurst, ID, ID

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pinehurst, ID

119 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

McCall, ID

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pinehurst, ID

Meal break

The midpoint is around 119.4 miles from Fruitland, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before North Norris Avenue if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 76.4 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.

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.

Nez Perce National Historical Park

Nez Perce National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 172.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.83 one way

$75.65 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 84 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $39.65 $79.30
premium $4.53 $42.58 $85.16
diesel $5.61 $52.70 $105.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 71.6 0 $25.06 $11.46
Efficient EV 59.7 0 $20.89 $9.55
EV Truck/SUV 95.5 1 $33.42 $15.28

Gas CO2

84 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Fruitland, ID

Afternoon in Fruitland on Friday

Local time

12:13 PM

MDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lewiston Orchards, ID

Morning in Lewiston Orchards on Friday

Local time

11:13 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 56m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fruitland, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID covers 238.7 miles and takes about 4h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Norris Avenue, US 95, East Central Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 119.4 miles from Fruitland, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 56m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 94.7 miles (US 95 / North Norris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 173.3 miles (US 95): Navigation decision point; at 237.6 miles (Thain Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Fruitland, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Nez Perce National Historical Park.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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