Origin
Malad City, ID
Evening in Malad City on Sunday
Local time
7:07 PM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Malad City, ID to Lewiston, ID
Drive Time
9h 19m
Distance
586.2 mi
943 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$93
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
9h 11m
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6 AM
9h 19m
8 AM
9h 36m
10 AM
9h 25m
12 PM
9h 23m
3 PM
9h 26m
5 PM
9h 35m
8 PM
9h 14m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Malad City, ID to Lewiston, ID covers 586.2 miles and takes about 9h 19m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Bannock Street, 50 North, 50 Street South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $92.89 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
293.1 miles from Malad City, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 39m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 586.2 miles and 9h 19m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Bannock Street and 50 North.
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.
Bannock Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 9h 19m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Malad City, ID to Lewiston, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bannock Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 50 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 50 Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 86 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cole Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Cole Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Bannock Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malad City, ID and Lewiston, ID.
1
Start on 200 West
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
200 West
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bannock Street
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bannock Street
3
Turn left onto 50 North
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
50 North
4
Continue on 50 Street South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
50 Street South
5
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
58 mi
·
55 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
8
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 86 West
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 86 West
10
Continue straight
63 mi
·
59 min
11
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
171 mi
·
2 hr 41 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Cole Road, Overland Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cole Road, Overland Road
13
Keep slight left to continue on Cole Road
233 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cole Road
14
Turn left onto South Cole Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Cole Road
15
Continue on North Cole Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North Cole Road
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Mountain View Drive
17
Turn right onto North Glenwood Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Glenwood Street
18
Turn left onto West State Street
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West State Street
19
Take the ramp slight right toward SH-55
512 ft
·
14 sec
·
SH-55
20
Merge slight left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.8 mi
·
11 min
·
North Horseshoe Bend Road
21
Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Payette River Scenic Byway
22
Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 55
23
Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
24
Continue on Highway 55
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Highway 55
25
Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
26
Continue on Main Street
46 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Main Street
27
Turn left onto Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Deinhard Lane
28
Continue on Boydstun Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Boydstun Street
29
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Street
11 mi
·
16 min
·
West Lake Street
30
Turn right onto North Norris Avenue
76 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
·
North Norris Avenue
31
Turn left onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Johnston Road
32
At the end of the road, turn left
67 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
33
Keep slight left to continue on Lewiston
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Lewiston
34
Turn right onto Idaho Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Idaho Street
35
Turn left
105 ft
·
8 sec
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 293.1 miles from Malad City, ID, or about 4h 39m 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 129 miles or 2h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 293.1 miles or 4h 39m 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 293.1 miles or 4h 39m
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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewiston, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Malad City, 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 Malad City, ID
Aim for roughly 293 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lewiston, ID
Aim for roughly 293 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 129 miles from Malad City, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 293.1 mi from Malad City, ID · 4h 39m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
193 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
387 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
293 mi · about 4.7h in
A practical overnight split lands near Emmett, ID after about 293 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 129 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 293.1 miles from Malad City, 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 293 miles or 4.7 hours on the road.
Arriving in Lewiston, ID
The final approach into Lewiston, 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, ID.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Lewiston, 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
$92.89 one way
$185.78 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
205 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $97.65 | $195.29 |
| premium | $4.53 | $104.52 | $209.05 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $130.23 | $260.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$93
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$223–$333
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 205.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $62 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 175.9 | 2 | $61.55 | $28.14 |
| Efficient EV | 146.6 | 1 | $51.29 | $23.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 234.5 | 2 | $82.07 | $37.52 |
Gas CO2
205 kg
EV CO2
69 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
Lewiston, ID
Evening in Lewiston on Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
PDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
37°F
Eagle, ID
193 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 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 19m 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 Malad City, ID to Lewiston, ID covers 586.2 miles and takes about 9h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Bannock Street, 50 North, 50 Street South. 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 293 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 293.1 miles from Malad City, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $92.89 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 19m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Malad City, ID to Lewiston, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Malad City, ID to Lewiston, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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