Origin
Lewiston, ID
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Local time
11:10 PM
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Current temp
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Trip from Lewiston, ID to Soda Springs, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 36m
Distance
560.5 mi
902 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$89
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 27m
★
6 AM
10h 36m
8 AM
10h 55m
10 AM
10h 43m
12 PM
10h 41m
3 PM
10h 44m
5 PM
10h 54m
8 PM
10h 30m
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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Soda Springs, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lewiston, ID to Soda Springs, ID covers 560.5 miles and takes about 10h 36m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Idaho Street, 19th Street, 7th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $88.82 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
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
280.2 miles from Lewiston, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 3 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10h 36m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile.
Drive Character
At 560.5 miles and 10h 36m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Idaho Street and 19th Street.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Idaho Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 10h 36m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. Navigation is simple, but the total wheel time makes endurance and break timing the real challenge.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
Navigation is easy, but the length (10h 36m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lewiston, ID to Soda Springs, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Street | — | — |
| 19th Street | — | — |
| 7th Avenue | — | — |
| 21st Street | — | — |
| US 95 South | — | — |
| Johnston Road | — | — |
| Boydstun Street | — | — |
| East Deinhard Lane | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Idaho Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ID and Soda Springs, ID.
1
Start on the route
105 ft
·
10 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Idaho Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Idaho Street
3
Turn right onto 19th Street
289 ft
·
18 sec
·
19th Street
4
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
7th Avenue
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto 21st Street
338 ft
·
10 sec
·
21st Street
6
Continue straight
1.0 mi
·
2 min
7
Keep slight right to continue on US 95 South: Missoula, Boise
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
US 95 South: Missoula, Boise
8
Continue straight
59 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
9
Turn right onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Johnston Road
10
Turn right
76 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
11
Turn left
11 mi
·
16 min
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 South 3rd Street
46 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
South 3rd Street
15
Continue on ID 55
18 mi
·
25 min
·
ID 55
16
Continue on Highway 55
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 55
17
Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
18
Continue on ID 55
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
ID 55
19
Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
20
Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 55
21
Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Payette River Scenic Byway
22
Continue on North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
North Horseshoe Bend Road
23
Turn left onto East State Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East State Street
24
Turn right onto North Glenwood Street
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
27
Continue on South Cole Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cole Road
28
Take the ramp left toward I 84 East
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 84 East
29
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
171 mi
·
2 hr 41 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
30
Continue straight
63 mi
·
59 min
31
Keep slight right to continue on Salt Lake
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
·
Salt Lake
32
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
24 mi
·
23 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
33
Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 30 East: Mc Cammon, Soda Springs, Montpelier
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 15 Business, US 30 East: Mc Cammon, Soda Springs, Montpelier
34
Turn left onto East Merrill Road
32 mi
·
37 min
·
East Merrill Road
35
Continue straight
2.6 mi
·
3 min
36
Arrive at your 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 280.2 miles from Lewiston, ID, or about 5h 18m into the drive.
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 123 miles or 2h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 280.2 miles or 5h 18m 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 280.2 miles or 5h 18m
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 9h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Soda Springs, 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 280 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Soda Springs, ID
Aim for roughly 280 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 123 miles from Lewiston, ID.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 280.2 mi from Lewiston, ID · 5h 18m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
185 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
370 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 Eagle, IDOvernight Options
Night 1
280 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Emmett, ID after about 280 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 123 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 280.2 miles from Lewiston, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 280 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Soda Springs, ID
The final approach into Soda Springs, 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 Soda Springs, ID.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Soda Springs, ID with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$88.82 one way
$177.64 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
196 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $93.10 | $186.20 |
| premium | $4.53 | $99.99 | $199.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $123.75 | $247.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$89
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$219–$329
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 196.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 168.2 | 2 | $58.85 | $26.90 |
| Efficient EV | 140.1 | 1 | $49.04 | $22.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 224.2 | 2 | $78.47 | $35.87 |
Gas CO2
196 kg
EV CO2
66 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Soda Springs, ID
Late night in Soda Springs on Saturday
Local time
12:10 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Eagle, ID
370 mi in
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
6 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
10h 36m 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 Soda Springs, ID covers 560.5 miles and takes about 10h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Idaho Street, 19th Street, 7th Avenue. 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 280 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 280.2 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 $88.82 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Navigation is easy, but the length (10h 36m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots, so this is more about pacing than navigation skill.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lewiston, ID to Soda Springs, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lewiston, ID to Soda Springs, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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