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Trip from Lewiston, ID to Burley, 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

427.4 mi

688 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$68

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
8h 15m ★
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.

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city in and county seat of Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States

Lewiston, ID

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city in Cassia County, Idaho, United States

Burley, ID

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lewiston, ID to Burley, ID covers 427.4 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 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, US 95, South 3rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 157.1 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $67.73 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

213.7 miles from Lewiston, ID

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 27m 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 (45%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Lewiston, ID to Burley, ID covers 427.4 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 34 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 157.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near 7th Avenue.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 22m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 20 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

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 20 key points

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

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | 7th Avenue

Turn left onto 7th Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in | 21st Street

At end of road, turn left onto 21st Street

Navigation decision point

8
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | 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
5
259.3 mi into trip | ~5h 31m in | ID 44 / East State Street

Turn left onto ID 44 / East State Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / straight lanes.
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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway 157.1 mi 2h 28m
US 95 135 mi 2h 35m
South 3rd Street 45.6 mi 1h 1m
ID 55 31.1 mi 46m
Highway 55 15 mi 20m
US 12 10.3 mi 13m
North Horseshoe Bend Road 8.9 mi 12m
Payette River Scenic Byway 5.9 mi 7m
Longest stretch: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway — 157.1 mi, about 2h 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ID and Burley, 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

157 mi · 2 hr 28 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
31

Turn right onto ID 27

2.3 mi · 3 min · North Overland Avenue
32

Turn left onto East 14th Street

181 ft · 13 sec · East 14th Street
33

Turn left

92 ft · 6 sec
34

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.

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 213.7 miles from Lewiston, ID, or about 4h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 157.1 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 94 miles or 1h 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 213.7 miles or 4h 27m 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 213.7 miles or 4h 27m

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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burley, 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 214 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Burley, ID

Aim for roughly 214 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 94 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 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for about 157.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 213.7 mi from Lewiston, ID · 4h 27m into the drive

Downtown McCall, ID, ID

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

McCall, ID

214 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, ID

Overnight Options

Night 1

McCall, ID

214 mi · about 4.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near McCall, ID after about 214 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Kamiah, ID

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 94 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Emmett, ID

Meal break

The midpoint is around 213.7 miles from Lewiston, 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 157.1 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 214 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.

Arriving in Burley, ID

The final approach into Burley, 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 Burley, ID.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Burley, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument

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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 368.5
Caution: Use Caution with "Fossil Beds Information" Signs
Caution: If You Can't Reach Us By Phone, Please Email Us
View on nps.gov
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...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 73.7
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$67.73 one way

$135.46 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 150 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $70.99 $141.98
premium $4.53 $76.24 $152.48
diesel $5.61 $94.36 $188.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$68

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$198–$308

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 149.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 128.2 1 $44.88 $20.52
Efficient EV 106.9 1 $37.40 $17.10
EV Truck/SUV 171 2 $59.84 $27.35

Gas CO2

150 kg

EV CO2

50 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lewiston, ID

Morning in Lewiston on Friday

Local time

9:07 AM

PDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Burley, ID

Morning in Burley on Friday

Local time

10:07 AM

MDT

Current temp

64°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

Very similar conditions

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

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 Burley, ID covers 427.4 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 Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, US 95, South 3rd Street. 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 214 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 213.7 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 $67.73 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 8h 22m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 20 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

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.

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

Yes. Nearby national parks include Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument and 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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