Origin
Idaho Falls, ID
Evening in Idaho Falls on Sunday
Local time
5:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Idaho Falls, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID
Drive Time
9h 29m
Distance
502.8 mi
809 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$80
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 21m
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6 AM
9h 29m
8 AM
9h 46m
10 AM
9h 35m
12 PM
9h 33m
3 PM
9h 36m
5 PM
9h 45m
8 PM
9h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Idaho Falls, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Idaho Falls, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID covers 502.8 miles and takes about 9h 29m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on West Stone Run Lane, Stonebrook Lane, South Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $79.68 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
251.4 miles from Idaho Falls, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 502.8 miles and 9h 29m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are West Stone Run Lane and Stonebrook Lane.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Stone Run Lane is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 9h 29m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 29m, 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 Idaho Falls, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Stone Run Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stonebrook Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 17th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pancheri Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Utah Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Broadway Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I15 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Stone Run Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Idaho Falls, ID and Lewiston Orchards, ID.
1
Start on Charleston Lane
151 ft
·
9 sec
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Charleston Lane
2
Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
243 ft
·
16 sec
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West Stone Run Lane
3
Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane
466 ft
·
15 sec
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Stonebrook Lane
4
Continue on South Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Boulevard
5
Turn left onto East 17th Street
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
East 17th Street
6
Continue on Pancheri Drive
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
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Pancheri Drive
7
Turn right onto South Utah Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
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South Utah Avenue
8
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Utah Avenue
223 ft
·
4 sec
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South Utah Avenue
9
Exit the roundabout onto South Utah Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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South Utah Avenue
10
Turn left onto West Broadway Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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West Broadway Street
11
Take the ramp right toward I15 North: Roberts, Butte
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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I15 North: Roberts, Butte
12
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi
·
3 hr 6 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 90 West: Missoula
14
Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
112 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
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I 90 West: Missoula
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, I 90 Business
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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US 12 West, I 90 Business
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street
207 ft
·
3 sec
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Van Buren Street
17
Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street
213 ft
·
4 sec
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Van Buren Street
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street
92 ft
·
1 sec
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Van Buren Street
19
Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Van Buren Street
20
Turn right onto East Broadway Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
East Broadway Street
21
Turn left onto Madison Street
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Madison Street
22
Continue on Arthur Avenue
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Arthur Avenue
23
Turn right onto South 5th Street East
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
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South 5th Street East
24
Turn left onto South Higgins Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Higgins Avenue
25
Turn right onto Brooks Street
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Brooks Street
26
Continue on Bitteroot Road
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Bitteroot Road
27
Continue on US Highway 93 South
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 93 South
28
Turn right onto Lolo Creek Road
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Lolo Creek Road
29
Continue straight
164 mi
·
3 hr 41 min
30
Take the exit slight right
7.5 mi
·
9 min
31
Keep slight left to continue on Lewiston
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewiston
32
Continue on 21st Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
21st Street
33
Continue on Thain Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Thain Road
34
Turn left onto Bryden Avenue
207 ft
·
14 sec
·
Bryden Avenue
35
Turn left
62 ft
·
10 sec
36
Turn left
144 ft
·
11 sec
37
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 251.4 miles from Idaho Falls, ID, or about 4h 44m 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 111 miles or 2h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 251.4 miles or 4h 44m 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 251.4 miles or 4h 44m
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 21m
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 Idaho 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 Idaho Falls, ID
Aim for roughly 251 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lewiston Orchards, ID
Aim for roughly 251 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 111 miles from Idaho 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 251.4 mi from Idaho Falls, ID · 4h 44m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
166 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
332 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 Kamiah, IDOvernight Options
Night 1
251 mi · about 4.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Missoula, MT after about 251 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 111 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 251.4 miles from Idaho 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 251 miles or 4.7 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
$79.68 one way
$159.35 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
176 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $83.75 | $167.51 |
| premium | $4.53 | $89.65 | $179.31 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $111.70 | $223.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$80
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 175.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $53 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 150.8 | 1 | $52.79 | $24.13 |
| Efficient EV | 125.7 | 1 | $44.00 | $20.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 201.1 | 2 | $70.39 | $32.18 |
Gas CO2
176 kg
EV CO2
59 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.
Destination
Lewiston Orchards, ID
Afternoon in Lewiston Orchards on Sunday
Local time
4:47 PM
PDT
Current temp
36°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
2 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
9h 29m 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 Idaho Falls, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID covers 502.8 miles and takes about 9h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Stone Run Lane, Stonebrook Lane, South Boulevard. 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 251 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 251.4 miles from Idaho Falls, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $79.68 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 9h 29m, 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 Idaho Falls, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Idaho Falls, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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