How far is Aberdeen, ID from Lewiston, ID?

The driving distance from Aberdeen, ID to Lewiston, ID is about 518 miles (833.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 315.7 miles (508.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
517.98 mi
08h 27m
Flight
315.69 mi
508.06 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
315.69 mi
Kilometers
508.06 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
517.98 mi
Kilometers
833.61 km
Drive Time
08h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM PDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:53 AM MDT
Route Timing
08h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:28 PM to 2:58 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Horseshoe Bend
ID

City in Boise County, Idaho, United States

From Aberdeen
245.9 mi
04h 13m
To Lewiston
272 mi
04h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 30 mph WSW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Lewiston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Lewiston.

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Street

    35 m · 11 sec · East Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1936 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 39

    2995 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 39

  4. 4

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Powerline Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Highway 39

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Highway 39

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 39

    7.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 39

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Idaho Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fort Hall Avenue

    2355 ft · 40 sec · Fort Hall Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    2230 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Frontage Road

    2 mi · 3 min · South Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    36.4 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    171.2 mi · 2 hr 42 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Cole Road, Overland Road

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Cole Road

    71 m · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Cole Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Cole Road

  17. 17

    Continue on North Cole Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Cole Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mountain View Drive

    1056 ft · 39 sec · North Mountain View Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Glenwood Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Glenwood Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West State Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West State Street

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward SH-55

    156 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway

  24. 24

    Continue on Highway 55

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55

  25. 25

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 55

    16 mi · 24 min · Highway 55

  27. 27

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    18.5 mi · 25 min · Horseshoe Bend Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Street

    45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Deinhard Lane

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Deinhard Lane

  30. 30

    Continue on Boydstun Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · West Lake Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto North Norris Avenue

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North Norris Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Johnston Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road

  34. 34

    At the end of the road, turn left

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Lewiston

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Idaho Street

  37. 37

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Lewiston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
38 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
171 mi · 33%
North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 15%
Main Street
45.6 mi · 9%
South Frontage Road
38.6 mi · 7%
Horseshoe Bend Road
18.9 mi · 4%
Highway 55
18.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

171 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 27m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+202.3 mi
315.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Horseshoe Bend
04h 13m from Aberdeen
Leave By
7:04 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aberdeen and Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 518 miles (833.6 km) and usually takes 08h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Horseshoe Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 245.9 miles from Aberdeen and 272 miles from Lewiston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 315.7 miles (508.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 202.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $71.16 one way or $142.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Aberdeen and Lewiston, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Aberdeen and Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Horseshoe Bend

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Horseshoe Bend, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Horseshoe Bend.

BUS

Boise, Idaho

33 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Nampa, Idaho

47 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Ontario

62 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Vale, Oregon

84 mi away
151 Smith Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 315.69 mi (508.06 km).

Aberdeen

#1 Aberdeen

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Population1,977
Coordinates42.9440800, -112.8383300
Altitude1342
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

Population32,788
Coordinates46.4165500, -117.0176600
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: East Central Street (-112.83833, 42.944082)
End: Idaho Street (-117.0175, 46.416816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 834 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.28 gal
69.19 L · about $71.16
Round trip
$142.33
36.56 gal · 138.38 L
Estimated CO2
162.5 kg one way
Round trip: 324.9 kg / 716 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $71.16 $142.33
Mid-grade $4.23 $77.34 $154.69
Premium $4.55 $83.16 $166.31
Diesel $5.41 $98.93 $197.86

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Aberdeen, ID and Lewiston, ID. The current time in Aberdeen is 22:25:18, although it is 21:25:18 in Lewiston.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.