Origin
Lewiston, ID
Afternoon in Lewiston on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lewiston, ID to Spirit Lake, ID
Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
139.6 mi
225 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
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6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m
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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Spirit Lake, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lewiston, ID to Spirit Lake, ID covers 139.6 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Idaho Street, 19th Street, 7th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.12 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
69.8 miles from Lewiston, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 11m drive with frequent turns across 139.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lewiston, ID to Spirit Lake, ID is easy. At 3h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lewiston, ID to Spirit Lake, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 19th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 7th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 21st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 95 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Reisenauer Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Idaho Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ID and Spirit Lake, 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 left to continue on US 95 North, US 195 North: Moscow, Pullman, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 95 North, US 195 North: Moscow, Pullman, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane
8
Merge slight right
6.2 mi
·
7 min
9
Keep slight left
17 mi
·
25 min
10
Turn left onto Reisenauer Road
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Reisenauer Road
11
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
12
Continue on South Washington Street
17 mi
·
23 min
·
South Washington Street
13
Continue straight
67 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
14
Turn left
4.7 mi
·
5 min
15
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
16
Keep slight right
427 ft
·
10 sec
17
Turn straight onto North Highway 41
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
North Highway 41
18
Turn left onto West Highway 53 / North Highway 41
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Highway 53 / North Highway 41
19
Turn right onto North Highway 41
10 mi
·
15 min
·
North Highway 41
20
Continue on North 5th Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 5th Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
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 69.8 miles from Lewiston, ID, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
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 69.8 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spirit Lake, 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 139.6 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.8 mi from Lewiston, ID · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.8 miles from Lewiston, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spirit Lake, ID
The final approach into Spirit Lake, 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 Spirit Lake, ID.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.12 one way
$44.24 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $23.25 | $46.51 |
| premium | $4.53 | $24.89 | $49.78 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $31.01 | $62.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.66 | $6.70 |
| Efficient EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.21 | $5.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.54 | $8.93 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Spirit Lake, ID
Afternoon in Spirit Lake on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
30°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
30 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 11m 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 Spirit Lake, ID covers 139.6 miles and takes about 3h 11m 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.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.8 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 $22.12 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.
The drive from Lewiston, ID to Spirit Lake, ID is easy. At 3h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lewiston, ID to Spirit Lake, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lewiston, ID to Spirit Lake, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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