Trip from Saint Maries, ID to Lewiston, ID

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 25m

Distance

101.4 mi

163 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min

4 AM

2h 16m ★

6 AM

2h 26m

8 AM

2h 46m

10 AM

2h 33m

12 PM

2h 31m

3 PM

2h 34m

5 PM

2h 45m

8 PM

2h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Maries, ID to Lewiston, ID covers 101.4 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 10th Street, US 95, State Highway 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.9 miles on 10th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.07 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.

Midpoint

50.7 miles from Saint Maries, ID

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 25m. Total distance: 101.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

The drive from Saint Maries, ID to Lewiston, ID covers 101.4 miles and takes about 2h 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

10th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 49.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 4th Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 25m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (US 95 / 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 70.9 miles (Reisenauer Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South 4th Street

Turn right onto South 4th Street

Navigation decision point

4

19.1 mi into trip | ~32m in | US 95 / 10th Street

Turn left onto US 95 / 10th Street

Navigation decision point

4

70.9 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | Reisenauer Road

Turn right onto Reisenauer Road

Navigation decision point

4

76.2 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in | US 95

Turn right onto US 95

Navigation decision point

5

99.1 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 12 West: Lewiston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 12 West: Lewiston

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
10th Street	49.9 mi	1h 3m
US 95	22.9 mi	32m
State Highway 5	17.6 mi	27m
Reisenauer Road	5.2 mi	6m
North Jackson Street	1.8 mi	4m
US 12	1.1 mi	2m
Main Avenue	0.9 mi	2m
Idaho Street	0.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: 10th Street — 49.9 mi, about 1h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Maries, ID and Lewiston, ID.

1

Start on West Jefferson Avenue

207 ft · 11 sec · West Jefferson Avenue

2

Turn right onto South 4th Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · South 4th Street

3

Continue on ID 5

0.9 mi · 2 min · Main Avenue

4

Continue on ID 5

2.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 5

5

Continue on ID 5

15 mi · 23 min · State Highway 5

6

Continue on ID 5

0.5 mi · 1 min · C Street

7

Turn left onto US 95

50 mi · 1 hr 3 min · 10th Street

8

Continue on US 95

0.1 mi · 18 sec · North Main Street

Toward ID 8

9

Continue on US 95

1.8 mi · 4 min · North Jackson Street

Use the right lane.

10

Turn right onto Reisenauer Road

5.2 mi · 6 min · Reisenauer Road

11

Turn right onto US 95

23 mi · 32 min · US 95

12

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 50 sec

Toward US 12 West: Lewiston

13

Merge onto US 12

1.1 mi · 2 min · US 12

14

Turn right onto Idaho Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · Idaho Street

15

Turn left

105 ft · 7 sec

16

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 50.7 miles from Saint Maries, ID, or about 1h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.9 miles.

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 22 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.7 miles or 1h 12m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 57m

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 Saint Maries, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Saint Maries, ID

This is one driving day of about 101.4 miles and 2h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Saint Maries, ID.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on 10th Street for about 49.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.7 mi from Saint Maries, ID · 1h 12m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Potlatch, ID

51 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Coeur d'Alene, ID

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Potlatch, ID

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.7 miles from Saint Maries, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

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

Mystic Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lewiston, Idaho

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 101.4

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12087431811

Visit website

IMUA Hawaiian Style Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lewiston, Idaho

0.4 mi

The Blue Lantern Coffee House

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lewiston, Idaho

0.6 mi

Mystic Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 101.4

Lewiston, Idaho

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12087431811

Visit website

IMUA Hawaiian Style Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 101.4

Lewiston, Idaho

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+12087981932

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 101.4

Lewiston, Idaho

Hours: 12–5 pm

+12088164679

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.07 one way

$32.14 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$16.84	$33.69
premium	$4.53	$18.09	$36.18
diesel	$5.61	$22.39	$44.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	30.4	$10.65	$4.87
Efficient EV	25.4	$8.87	$4.06
EV Truck/SUV	40.6	$14.20	$6.49

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Saint Maries, ID

Evening in Saint Maries on Friday

Local time

7:20 PM

PDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lewiston, ID

Evening in Lewiston on Friday

Local time

7:20 PM

PDT

Current temp

64°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.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

20 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

2h 25m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Saint Maries, ID to Lewiston, ID covers 101.4 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are 10th Street, US 95, State Highway 5. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 50.7 miles from Saint Maries, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 2h 25m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 19.1 miles (US 95 / 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 70.9 miles (Reisenauer Road): Navigation decision point.

The route from Saint Maries, ID to Lewiston, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Saint Maries, ID to Lewiston, ID

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Lewiston, ID

Nearby Places

Mystic Cafe

Mystic Cafe

IMUA Hawaiian Style Restaurant

The Blue Lantern Coffee House

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Mandarin Pine Restaurant

Southway Pizzeria & Deli

Meriwether's Bistro

Golden Dragon Restaurant

Clearwater Canyon Cellars

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Saint Maries, ID

Lewiston, ID

Same local time

20 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 25m on the road

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