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3h 44m
Distance
158.3 mi
255 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
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Lewiston, ID
cottonbro studio
Priest River, ID
cottonbro studio
The drive from Lewiston, ID to Priest River, ID covers 158.3 miles and takes about 3h 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 195, North Newport Highway, US 2 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94 miles on US 195. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.08 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
79.2 miles from Lewiston, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
This is a 3h 44m highway drive covering 158.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 195 and North Newport Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 94 miles on US 195.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
2,411 ft
Total Descent
1,215 ft
Highest Point
2,666 ft
~13.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,925 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 195 and North Newport Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 158.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.7 miles (US 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.4 miles (US 195): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward US 95 North, US 195 North: Moscow, Pullman, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 195 toward Pullman, Spokane
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 195 toward I 90 East: Spokane, City Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / North Newport Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn right onto US 2
Lane positioning matters here
Between Lewiston, ID and Priest River, ID, road signs point toward Pullman, Spokane, City Center and Newport.
Pullman
Spokane
City Center
Newport
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 195 | 94 mi | 2h 6m |
| North Newport Highway | 41 mi | 55m |
| US 2 | 12.2 mi | 24m |
| US 95 | 6.2 mi | 7m |
| I 90 | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| US 12 | 1 mi | 2m |
| Idaho Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South State Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ID and Priest River, ID.
Start on this road
Turn right onto Idaho Street
Turn right onto 19th Street
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto 21st Street
Continue on US 12
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 95
Keep slight right at fork onto US 195
Turn left onto US 195
Keep slight right at fork onto US 195
Merge onto I 90; US 2; US 395
Take the exit onto US 2; US 395
Keep slight left at fork onto US 2; US 395
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2
Continue on US 2
Enter roundabout onto US 2
Continue on US 2
Turn slight right onto South Union Avenue
Turn left onto West 4th Street
Turn left onto ID 41
Turn right onto US 2
Turn left onto ID 57
Turn right onto East Jackson Avenue
Turn right onto 7th Street
Continue on Summit Boulevard
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.2 miles or 1h 47m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Priest River, ID than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lewiston, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 158.3 miles and 3h 44m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.2 mi from Lewiston, ID · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 79.2 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 195 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94 miles.
The final approach into Priest River, 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 Priest River, ID.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$25.08 one way
$50.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $26.37 | $52.74 |
| premium | $4.53 | $28.23 | $56.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.17 | $70.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.62 | $7.60 |
| Efficient EV | 39.6 | 0 | $13.85 | $6.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.3 | 0 | $22.16 | $10.13 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Lewiston on Sunday
Local time
5:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
Destination
Evening in Priest River on Sunday
Local time
5:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Patchy Fog
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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