Origin
Lincoln, ID
Morning in Lincoln on Friday
Local time
6:30 AM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, ID to Lewiston Orchards, 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
535.6 mi
862 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$85
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 51m
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6 AM
10h 0m
8 AM
10h 18m
10 AM
10h 6m
12 PM
10h 4m
3 PM
10h 7m
5 PM
10h 17m
8 PM
9h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, ID
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Lewiston Orchards, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lincoln, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID covers 535.6 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 Veterans Memorial Highway, US 12, I 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 197.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $84.87 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
267.8 miles from Lincoln, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 17m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 59m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
At 535.6 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 Veterans Memorial Highway and US 12.
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.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 197.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 9h 59m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. You will hit about 22 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Lincoln Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 535.6 miles you will encounter 22 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 0.1 miles (East Lincoln Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles (East Lincoln Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 315.6 miles (I 90 Business; US 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Lincoln Road
Enter roundabout onto East Lincoln Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
1.1 mi into trip
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~1m in
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East Lincoln Road
Enter roundabout onto East Lincoln Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
315.6 mi into trip
|
~5h 2m in
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I 90 Business; US 12
Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 12 toward US 12 West, I 90 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 12 West, I 90 Business
5
315.8 mi into trip
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~5h 3m in
|
I 90 Bus; US 12 / Van Buren Street
Enter roundabout onto I 90 Bus; US 12 / Van Buren Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
316.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 3m in
|
US 12 / Madison Street
Turn left onto US 12 / Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 197.6 mi | 3h 5m |
| US 12 | 172.6 mi | 3h 54m |
| I 90 | 112.1 mi | 1h 46m |
| Lolo Creek Road | 32.6 mi | 39m |
| US Highway 93 South | 4 mi | 5m |
| Brooks Street | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Bitteroot Road | 3 mi | 3m |
| East Lincoln Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 197.6 mi, about 3h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, ID and Lewiston Orchards, ID.
1
Start on North Ammon Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Ammon Road
2
Enter roundabout onto East Lincoln Road
25 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Lincoln Road
3
Continue on East Lincoln Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lincoln Road
4
Enter roundabout onto East Lincoln Road
145 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Lincoln Road
5
Continue on East Lincoln Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Lincoln Road
6
Continue on East Anderson Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Anderson Avenue
7
Continue on Science Center Drive
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Science Center Drive
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 20
9
Merge onto US 20
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Rigby Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
11
Merge onto I 15
198 mi
·
3 hr 5 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 90 West: Missoula
13
Merge onto I 90
112 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
I 90
Toward I 90 West: Missoula
14
Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 12
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 90 Business; US 12
Toward US 12 West, I 90 Business
15
Enter roundabout onto I 90 Bus; US 12
206 ft
·
2 sec
·
Van Buren Street
16
Continue on I 90 Bus; US 12
212 ft
·
3 sec
·
Van Buren Street
17
Enter roundabout onto I 90 Bus; US 12
92 ft
·
1 sec
·
Van Buren Street
18
Continue on I 90 Bus; US 12
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Van Buren Street
19
Turn right onto I 90 Bus; US 12
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Broadway Street
20
Turn left onto US 12
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Madison Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Continue on US 12
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Arthur Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 12
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
South 5th Street East
23
Turn left onto US 12
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
South Higgins Avenue
24
Turn right onto US 12
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Brooks Street
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on US 12; US 93
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Bitteroot Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on US 12; US 93
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US Highway 93 South
27
Turn right onto US 12
33 mi
·
39 min
·
Lolo Creek Road
28
Continue on US 12
164 mi
·
3 hr 41 min
·
US 12
29
Take the exit onto US 12
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 12
Use the straight lane.
30
Keep slight left at fork onto US 12
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 12
Toward Lewiston
31
Continue on 21st Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
21st Street
32
Continue on Thain Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Thain Road
33
Turn left onto Bryden Avenue
207 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bryden Avenue
34
Turn left
62 ft
·
9 sec
35
Turn left
145 ft
·
10 sec
36
Arrive at 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 267.8 miles from Lincoln, ID, or about 4h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197.6 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 1h 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 267.8 miles or 4h 17m 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 267.8 miles or 4h 17m
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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewiston Orchards, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lincoln, 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 Lincoln, ID
Aim for roughly 268 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lewiston Orchards, ID
Aim for roughly 268 miles and 5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 118 miles from Lincoln, 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 Veterans Memorial Highway for about 197.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 267.8 mi from Lincoln, ID · 4h 17m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
177 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 Kamiah, IDOvernight Options
Night 1
268 mi · about 5h in
A practical overnight split lands near Missoula, MT after about 268 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 267.8 miles from Lincoln, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 197.6 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 268 miles or 5 hours on the road.
Arriving in Lewiston Orchards, ID
The final approach into Lewiston Orchards, 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 Lewiston Orchards, ID.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Lewiston Orchards, 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
$84.87 one way
$169.75 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
187 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $88.96 | $177.93 |
| premium | $4.53 | $95.54 | $191.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $118.25 | $236.51 |
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: 187.4 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 | 160.7 | 1 | $56.24 | $25.71 |
| Efficient EV | 133.9 | 1 | $46.87 | $21.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 214.2 | 2 | $74.98 | $34.28 |
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
Lewiston Orchards, ID
Late night in Lewiston Orchards on Friday
Local time
5:30 AM
PDT
Current temp
62°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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
26 degrees warmer 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 Lincoln, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID covers 535.6 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 Veterans Memorial Highway, US 12, I 90. 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 268 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 267.8 miles from Lincoln, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $84.87 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 535.6 miles you will encounter 22 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 0.1 miles (East Lincoln Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.1 miles (East Lincoln Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 315.6 miles (I 90 Business; US 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Lincoln, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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