Origin
Lewiston, ID
Morning in Lewiston on Friday
Local time
6:02 AM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Lewiston, ID to Cascade, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 54m
Distance
189.4 mi
305 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 41m
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6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 20m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 1m
3 PM
4h 5m
5 PM
4h 19m
8 PM
3h 47m
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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Cascade, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lewiston, ID to Cascade, ID covers 189.4 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 95, South 3rd Street, ID 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 135 miles on US 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
94.7 miles from Lewiston, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 189.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 54m highway drive covering 189.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 95 and South 3rd Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 135 miles on US 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 95 and South 3rd Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Idaho Street.
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 3h 54m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Idaho Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (21st Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Idaho Street
Turn right onto Idaho Street
Navigation decision point
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
|
~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
|
~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
4
69.8 mi into trip
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~1h 24m in
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Johnston Road
Turn right onto Johnston Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 95 | 135 mi | 2h 35m |
| South 3rd Street | 27.7 mi | 36m |
| ID 55 | 10.6 mi | 16m |
| US 12 | 10.3 mi | 13m |
| Johnston Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| East Deinhard Lane | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Boydstun Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Idaho Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 95
— 135 mi, about 2h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ID and Cascade, 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
28 mi
·
36 min
·
South 3rd Street
15
Arrive at destination
ID 55
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 94.7 miles from Lewiston, ID, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135 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 42 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 94.7 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cascade, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lewiston, ID
This is one driving day of about 189.4 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Lewiston, 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 135 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 94.7 mi from Lewiston, ID · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 94.7 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.
Arriving in Cascade, ID
The final approach into Cascade, 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 Cascade, 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
$30.01 one way
$60.03 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $31.46 | $62.92 |
| premium | $4.53 | $33.79 | $67.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $41.82 | $83.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.8 | 0 | $19.89 | $9.09 |
| Efficient EV | 47.4 | 0 | $16.57 | $7.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75.8 | 0 | $26.52 | $12.12 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% 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
Cascade, ID
Morning in Cascade on Friday
Local time
7:02 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 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
3h 54m 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 Lewiston, ID to Cascade, ID covers 189.4 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 95, South 3rd Street, ID 55. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 94.7 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 $30.01 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 54m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Idaho Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (21st Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Lewiston, ID to Cascade, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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