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Lewiston Orchards, ID
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Trip from Lewiston Orchards, ID to Lincoln, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
9h 59m
Distance
534.8 mi
861 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$85
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 50m
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6 AM
9h 59m
8 AM
10h 17m
10 AM
10h 6m
12 PM
10h 4m
3 PM
10h 6m
5 PM
10h 16m
8 PM
9h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewiston Orchards, ID
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Lincoln, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lewiston Orchards, ID to Lincoln, ID covers 534.8 miles and takes about 9h 59m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on US 12, I 15, Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 212.4 miles on US 12. At current regular gas prices, budget about $84.75 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
267.4 miles from Lewiston Orchards, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 534.8 miles and 9h 59m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are US 12 and I 15.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 12 is the longest continuous segment at about 212.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 12 and I 15. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 534.8 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Bryden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Bryden Avenue
Turn right onto Bryden Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
4 mi into trip
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~9m 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
5
331.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 42m in
Take the exit toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
6
529.3 mi into trip
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~9h 48m in
Take the exit toward US 20 East: Airport, Idaho Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 119
Toward US 20 East: Airport, Idaho Falls
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lewiston Orchards, ID to Lincoln, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Idaho Falls along the way.
Idaho Falls
331.3 mi in
|
~6h 42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 12 | 212.4 mi | 4h 42m |
| I 15 | 197.5 mi | 3h 5m |
| Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway | 111.5 mi | 1h 45m |
| Brooks Street | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Thain Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| 21st Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| East Lincoln Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 12
— 212.4 mi, about 4h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston Orchards, ID and Lincoln, ID.
1
Start on this road
145 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right
62 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn right onto Bryden Avenue
207 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bryden Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto Thain Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Thain Road
5
Continue on 21st Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
21st Street
6
Continue on US 12
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 12
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 12
Toward US 95 South: Missoula, Boise
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 12
164 mi
·
3 hr 42 min
·
US 12
Toward US 12 East
9
Continue on US 12
33 mi
·
39 min
·
US 12
10
Continue on US 12; US 93
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
US 12; US 93
11
Continue on Brooks Street
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Brooks Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 12
356 ft
·
16 sec
·
South Higgins Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto US 12
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
South 6th Street East
14
Turn left onto Arthur Avenue
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Arthur Avenue
15
Continue on US 12
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Madison Street
16
Take the exit onto US 12
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 12
17
Turn left onto I 90 Bus; US 12
435 ft
·
5 sec
·
Van Buren Street
18
Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 12
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 90 Business; US 12
19
Merge onto I 90; US 12; MT 200
111 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
21
Merge onto I 15
197 mi
·
3 hr 5 min
·
I 15
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 119
Toward US 20 East: Airport, Idaho Falls
23
Turn left onto Grandview Drive
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Grandview Drive
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on Rigby Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Rigby Highway
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Science Center Drive
26
Keep slight right at fork
398 ft
·
9 sec
27
Turn straight onto Science Center Drive
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Science Center Drive
28
Continue on East Anderson Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Anderson Avenue
29
Continue on Lincoln Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Road
30
Enter roundabout onto East Lincoln Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Lincoln Road
31
Continue on East Lincoln Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lincoln Road
32
Enter roundabout onto North Ammon Road
266 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Ammon Road
33
Continue on North Ammon Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Ammon Road
34
Arrive at destination
North Ammon Road
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 267.4 miles from Lewiston Orchards, ID, or about 5h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 212.4 miles.
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 118 miles or 2h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 267.4 miles or 5h 41m 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 267.4 miles or 5h 41m
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 8h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lincoln, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lewiston Orchards, 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 Orchards, ID
Aim for roughly 267 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lincoln, ID
Aim for roughly 267 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 118 miles from Lewiston Orchards, ID.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 12 for about 212.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 267.4 mi from Lewiston Orchards, ID · 5h 41m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
176 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
353 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 Missoula, MTOvernight Options
Night 1
267 mi · about 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Missoula, MT after about 267 miles or 5 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 118 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 267.4 miles from Lewiston Orchards, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 12 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 212.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 267 miles or 5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Lincoln, ID
The final approach into Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, ID.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Lincoln, ID with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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
$84.75 one way
$169.49 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
187 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $88.83 | $177.66 |
| premium | $4.53 | $95.40 | $190.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $118.08 | $236.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$85
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$215–$325
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 187.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $56 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 160.4 | 1 | $56.15 | $25.67 |
| Efficient EV | 133.7 | 1 | $46.79 | $21.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 213.9 | 2 | $74.87 | $34.23 |
Gas CO2
187 kg
EV CO2
63 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Lincoln, ID
Morning in Lincoln on Friday
Local time
6:30 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°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.
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
26 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
9h 59m 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 Orchards, ID to Lincoln, ID covers 534.8 miles and takes about 9h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 12, I 15, Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway. 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 267 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 267.4 miles from Lewiston Orchards, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $84.75 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 534.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Bryden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Lewiston Orchards, ID to Lincoln, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Idaho Falls along the way.
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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