The drive from Lewiston, ID to Saint Maries, ID covers 101.4 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 95, State Highway 5, South Washington Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 56.5 miles on US 95.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.07 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.
Midpoint
50.7 miles from Lewiston, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 101.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 26m highway drive covering 101.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 95 and State Highway 5. The longest continuous stretch is about 56.5 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 21 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 56.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 95 and State Highway 5. You will hit about 14 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 Effort5/10
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 101.4 miles you will encounter 14 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: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 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
6
1.9 mi into trip|~4m in
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
Toward US 95 North, US 195 North: Moscow, Pullm...
7
30.5 mi into trip|~45m in|US 95 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn left onto US 95 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
82.5 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|ID 5 / C Street
At end of road, turn right onto ID 5 / C Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lewiston, ID and Saint Maries, ID, road signs point toward Potlatch and Cour D'alene.
Potlatch
31.7 mi in|~47m|via US 95; ID 8
Cour D'alene
31.7 mi in|~47m|via US 95; ID 8
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 95
56.5 mi
1h 15m
State Highway 5
17.6 mi
27m
South Washington Street
16.8 mi
23m
Reisenauer Road
5.3 mi
6m
South Main Street
1.1 mi
2m
US 12
1 mi
2m
Main Avenue
0.9 mi
2m
Idaho Street
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 95
— 56.5 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ID and Saint Maries, 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 left at fork
0.6 mi·49 sec
Toward US 95 North, US 195 North: Moscow, Pullman, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane
8
Merge onto US 95
6.2 mi·7 min·US 95
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 95
17 mi·25 min·US 95
10
Turn left onto Reisenauer Road
5.3 mi·6 min·Reisenauer Road
11
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
1.1 mi·2 min·South Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 95; ID 8
17 mi·23 min·South Washington Street
Toward Potlatch, Cour d'AleneUse the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 95; ID 6
34 mi·42 min·US 95; ID 6
14
Turn right onto E Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·E Street
15
Turn left onto 7th Street
0.1 mi·28 sec·7th Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto ID 5
0.3 mi·45 sec·C Street
17
Continue on ID 5
18 mi·27 min·State Highway 5
18
Continue on ID 5
0.9 mi·2 min·Main Avenue
19
Turn slight right onto ID 5
0.1 mi·26 sec·South 4th Street
20
Turn left onto West Jefferson Avenue
207 ft·9 sec·West Jefferson Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
West Jefferson Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.7 miles from Lewiston, ID, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.5 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 22 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.7 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saint Maries, 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 101.4 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Lewiston, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 95 for about 56.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50.7 mi from Lewiston, ID
· 1h 13m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.07 one way
$32.14 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$16.84
$33.69
premium
$4.53
$18.09
$36.18
diesel
$5.61
$22.39
$44.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.4
0
$10.65
$4.87
Efficient EV
25.4
0
$8.87
$4.06
EV Truck/SUV
40.6
0
$14.20
$6.49
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Lewiston, ID
Afternoon
in Lewiston on Friday
Local time
3:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Saint Maries, ID
Afternoon
in Saint Maries on Friday
Local time
3:14 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
20 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
2h 26m 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 Saint Maries, ID covers 101.4 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 95, State Highway 5, South Washington Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.7 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 $16.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 101.4 miles you will encounter 14 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: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lewiston, ID and Saint Maries, ID, road signs point toward Potlatch and Cour D'alene.
