Origin
Lewiston, ID
Morning in Lewiston on Friday
Local time
6:19 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lewiston, ID to Bellevue, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 22m
Distance
404.5 mi
651 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 15m
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6 AM
8h 22m
8 AM
8h 37m
10 AM
8h 27m
12 PM
8h 26m
3 PM
8h 28m
5 PM
8h 36m
8 PM
8h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewiston, ID
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Bellevue, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lewiston, ID to Bellevue, ID covers 404.5 miles and takes about 8h 22m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on US 95, South 3rd Street, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 135 miles on US 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.10 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
202.2 miles from Lewiston, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 12m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 22m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Lewiston, ID to Bellevue, ID covers 404.5 miles and takes about 8h 22m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 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 135 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near 7th Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 404.5 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.7 miles (7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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7th Avenue
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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21st Street
At end of road, turn left onto 21st Street
Navigation decision point
8
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12 toward US 95 South: Missoula, Boise
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 95 South: Missoula, Boise
6
267.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 48m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 84 East
6
312 mi into trip
|
~6h 31m in
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US 20 / Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Take the exit onto US 20 / Idaho Medal of Honor Highway toward US 20, I 84 Business: Mountain Home, Fairfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 95
Toward US 20, I 84 Business: Mountain Home, Fai...
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 Lewiston, ID to Bellevue, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Fairfield along the way.
Fairfield
312 mi in
|
~6h 31m
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via US 20
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 95 | 135 mi | 2h 35m |
| South 3rd Street | 45.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 44.3 mi | 42m |
| Idaho Medal of Honor Highway | 42.2 mi | 49m |
| Sun Valley Highway | 40.8 mi | 47m |
| ID 55 | 31.1 mi | 46m |
| Highway 55 | 15 mi | 20m |
| US 12 | 10.3 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
US 95
— 135 mi, about 2h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ID and Bellevue, ID.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Idaho Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Idaho Street
3
Turn right onto 19th Street
288 ft
·
18 sec
·
19th Street
4
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
7th Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto 21st Street
339 ft
·
10 sec
·
21st Street
6
Continue on US 12
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
US 12
Toward US 95 South: Missoula, Boise
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 95
59 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
US 95
9
Turn right onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Johnston Road
10
Turn right onto US 95
76 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
US 95
11
Turn left onto ID 55
11 mi
·
16 min
·
ID 55
12
Turn right onto Boydstun Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Boydstun Street
13
Continue on East Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Deinhard Lane
14
Turn right onto ID 55
46 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
South 3rd Street
15
Continue on ID 55
18 mi
·
25 min
·
ID 55
16
Continue on ID 55
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 55
17
Continue on ID 55
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
18
Continue on ID 55
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
ID 55
19
Continue on ID 55
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
20
Continue on ID 55
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 55
21
Continue on ID 55
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Payette River Scenic Byway
22
Continue on ID 55
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
North Horseshoe Bend Road
23
Turn left onto ID 44
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East State Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
24
Turn right onto ID 44
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Glenwood Street
25
Turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Mountain View Drive
26
Turn right onto North Cole Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North Cole Road
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on South Cole Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cole Road
28
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 84 East
Use the left lane.
29
Merge onto I 84; US 30
44 mi
·
42 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit onto US 20
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Exit 95
Toward US 20, I 84 Business: Mountain Home, Fairfield
31
Continue on I 84 Business; US 20
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
32
Continue on I 84 Business; US 20
41 mi
·
47 min
·
Sun Valley Highway
Use the straight lane.
33
Continue on US 20
42 mi
·
48 min
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
34
Turn left onto ID 75
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
ID 75
35
Arrive at destination
ID 75
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 202.2 miles from Lewiston, ID, or about 4h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135 miles.
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 89 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 202.2 miles or 4h 12m 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 202.2 miles or 4h 12m
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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellevue, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lewiston, 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 Lewiston, ID
Aim for roughly 202 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Bellevue, ID
Aim for roughly 202 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Lewiston, 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.
The longest stretch is on US 95 for about 135 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 202.2 mi from Lewiston, ID · 4h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
202 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
202 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near McCall, ID after about 202 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 202.2 miles from Lewiston, 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 135 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 202 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
Arriving in Bellevue, ID
The final approach into Bellevue, 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 Bellevue, ID.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Bellevue, ID with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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
$64.10 one way
$128.20 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
142 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $67.19 | $134.38 |
| premium | $4.53 | $72.16 | $144.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $89.31 | $178.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$64
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$194–$304
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 141.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.4 | 1 | $42.47 | $19.42 |
| Efficient EV | 101.1 | 1 | $35.39 | $16.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 161.8 | 2 | $56.63 | $25.89 |
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
47 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
Bellevue, ID
Morning in Bellevue on Friday
Local time
7:19 AM
MDT
Current temp
39°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
25 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 22m 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 Lewiston, ID to Bellevue, ID covers 404.5 miles and takes about 8h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 95, South 3rd Street, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 202 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 202.2 miles from Lewiston, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.10 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 404.5 miles you will encounter 18 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 0.7 miles (7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lewiston, ID to Bellevue, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Fairfield 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. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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