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3h 43m
Distance
160.8 mi
259 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
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Priest River, ID
cottonbro studio
Lewiston, ID
cottonbro studio
The drive from Priest River, ID to Lewiston, ID covers 160.8 miles and takes about 3h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 195, South Washington Avenue, US 95 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94 miles on US 195. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.48 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
80.4 miles from Priest River, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 53m into the drive .
This is a 3h 43m highway drive covering 160.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 195 and South Washington Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 94 miles on US 195.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 195 and South Washington Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 4th Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 160.8 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: at 0.1 miles (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 2 / Albeni Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.5 miles (US 2 / North Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 2 / Albeni Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 2 / North Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 195 toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 12 West: Lewiston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
On the drive from Priest River, ID to Lewiston, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Pullman along the way.
Pullman
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 195 | 94 mi | 2h 6m |
| South Washington Avenue | 37.3 mi | 49m |
| US 95 | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Albeni Road | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| North Spokane Corridor | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| I 90 | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| US 12 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Greene Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Priest River, ID and Lewiston, ID.
Start on Summit Boulevard
Turn right onto 4th Street
Turn right onto US 2
Turn left onto US 2
Keep slight right at fork onto US 2
Take the exit
Merge onto US 395 Future
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto East Wellesley Avenue
Turn left onto North Haven Street
Continue on North Haven Place
Turn straight onto North Market Street
Turn left onto East Grace Avenue
Continue on North Greene Street
Turn straight onto North Freya Way
Continue on North Freya Street
Continue on South Thor Place
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit onto US 195
Continue on US 195
Merge onto US 95
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 12
Turn right onto Idaho Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
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.
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 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80.4 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewiston, ID than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Priest River, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Priest River, ID
This is one driving day of about 160.8 miles and 3h 43m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 80.4 mi from Priest River, ID · 1h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 80.4 miles from Priest River, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 195 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94 miles.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$25.48 one way
$50.96 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $26.79 | $53.57 |
| premium | $4.53 | $28.67 | $57.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.72 | $71.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.88 | $7.72 |
| Efficient EV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.07 | $6.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64.3 | 0 | $22.51 | $10.29 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Priest River on Sunday
Local time
5:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Evening in Lewiston on Sunday
Local time
5:54 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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