The drive from Saint Anthony, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID covers 538.3 miles and takes about 10h 11m 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 173.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $85.30 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
269.2 miles from Saint Anthony, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 27m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
10h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-distance drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
At 538.3 miles and 10h 11m 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 35 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 173.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 10h 11m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 20 Business / South Bridge Street.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 538.3 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 (US 20 Business / South Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 20 Business / South Bridge Street
Turn left onto US 20 Business / South Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
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12.1 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
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12.4 mi into trip|~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
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318.3 mi into trip|~5h 14m in|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
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318.9 mi into trip|~5h 15m in|US 12 / Madison Street
Turn left onto US 12 / Madison Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
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 Saint Anthony, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Butte along the way.
Butte
31.6 mi in|~43m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
173.8 mi
2h 43m
US 12
172.6 mi
3h 54m
I 90
112.1 mi
1h 46m
Lolo Creek Road
32.6 mi
39m
West Main Street
19.2 mi
28m
Yellowstone Highway
9.6 mi
10m
US Highway 93 South
4 mi
5m
Brooks Street
3.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 173.8 mi, about 2h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Anthony, ID and Lewiston Orchards, ID.
1
Start on East Main Street
87 ft·11 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 20 Business
0.2 mi·25 sec·South Bridge Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 20 Business
0.4 mi·51 sec·US 20 Business
4
Merge onto US 20
1.9 mi·2 min·Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
5
Continue on US 20
9.6 mi·10 min·Yellowstone Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
7
Keep slight right at fork
267 ft·8 sec
Toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
8
Turn straight onto ID 33
19 mi·28 min·West Main Street
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward Butte
10
Merge onto I 15
174 mi·2 hr 43 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West: Missoula
12
Merge onto I 90
112 mi·1 hr 46 min·I 90
Toward I 90 West: Missoula
13
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
14
Enter roundabout onto I 90 Bus; US 12
206 ft·2 sec·Van Buren Street
15
Continue on I 90 Bus; US 12
212 ft·3 sec·Van Buren Street
16
Enter roundabout onto I 90 Bus; US 12
92 ft·1 sec·Van Buren Street
17
Continue on I 90 Bus; US 12
0.1 mi·11 sec·Van Buren Street
18
Turn right onto I 90 Bus; US 12
0.2 mi·22 sec·East Broadway Street
19
Turn left onto US 12
0.3 mi·18 sec·Madison Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Continue on US 12
0.1 mi·9 sec·Arthur Avenue
21
Turn right onto US 12
0.4 mi·35 sec·South 5th Street East
22
Turn left onto US 12
0.1 mi·28 sec·South Higgins Avenue
23
Turn right onto US 12
3.3 mi·4 min·Brooks Street
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on US 12; US 93
3.0 mi·3 min·Bitteroot Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Continue on US 12; US 93
4.0 mi·5 min·US Highway 93 South
26
Turn right onto US 12
33 mi·39 min·Lolo Creek Road
27
Continue on US 12
164 mi·3 hr 41 min·US 12
28
Take the exit onto US 12
7.5 mi·9 min·US 12
Use the straight lane.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto US 12
1.5 mi·3 min·US 12
Toward Lewiston
30
Continue on 21st Street
1.1 mi·2 min·21st Street
31
Continue on Thain Road
1.9 mi·4 min·Thain Road
32
Turn left onto Bryden Avenue
207 ft·13 sec·Bryden Avenue
33
Turn left
62 ft·9 sec
34
Turn left
145 ft·10 sec
35
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 269.2 miles from Saint Anthony, ID, or about 4h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 173.8 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 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 269.2 miles or 4h 27m 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 269.2 miles or 4h 27m
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 46m
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 Saint Anthony, 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 Saint Anthony, ID
Aim for roughly 269 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lewiston Orchards, ID
Aim for roughly 269 miles and 5.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 118 miles from Saint Anthony, 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 173.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 269.2 mi from Saint Anthony, ID
· 4h 27m into the drive
The midpoint is around 269.2 miles from Saint Anthony, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 173.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stop
For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 269 miles or 5.1 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.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Jeffrey's Restaurant
4.3
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Lewiston, Idaho
Near the end, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
$10 to $20
mile 538.3
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Nez Perce National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Since time immemorial, the valleys, prairies, mountains, and plateaus of the inland northwest have been home to the nimíipuu (Nez Perce) people. Extremely resilient, they survived the settling of the...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 464.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$85.30 one way
$170.60 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg188 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$89.41
$178.83
premium
$4.53
$96.03
$192.05
diesel
$5.61
$118.85
$237.70
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: 188.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $57 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
161.5
1
$56.52
$25.84
Efficient EV
134.6
1
$47.10
$21.53
EV Truck/SUV
215.3
2
$75.36
$34.45
Gas CO2
188 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Saint Anthony, ID
Afternoon
in Saint Anthony on Friday
Local time
1:35 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lewiston Orchards, ID
Afternoon
in Lewiston Orchards on Friday
Local time
12:35 PM
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
3 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
10h 11m 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 Saint Anthony, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID covers 538.3 miles and takes about 10h 11m 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 269 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 269.2 miles from Saint Anthony, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $85.30 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 23 significant decision points across 538.3 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 (US 20 Business / South Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Saint Anthony, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Butte along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Nez Perce National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
