How far is Ammon, ID from Lewiston, ID?

The driving distance from Ammon, ID to Lewiston, ID is about 576.9 miles (928.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 320 miles (515 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 15m 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
576.86 mi
09h 07m
Flight
320.01 mi
515 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
320.01 mi
Kilometers
515 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
576.86 mi
Kilometers
928.37 km
Drive Time
09h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM PDT
Return by in Ammon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:39 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ammon
2026-04-22T17:23
Arrive Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 2:31 AM MDT
Route Timing
09h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:08 PM to 3:38 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
5:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ammon
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
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Ammon
267.4 mi
04h 33m
To Lewiston
309.5 mi
04h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 29 mph SW
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 Ammon and Lewiston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Molen Street

    41 m · 12 sec · Molen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    753 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East Sunnyside Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Holmes Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Holmes Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East 17th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 17th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Pancheri Drive

    1964 ft · 47 sec · Pancheri Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Utah Avenue

    776 ft · 16 sec · South Utah Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Utah Avenue

    68 m · 4 sec · South Utah Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto South Utah Avenue

    2440 ft · 58 sec · South Utah Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Broadway Street

    1513 ft · 35 sec · West Broadway Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I15 North: Roberts, Butte

    1128 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    198.2 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    112.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, I 90 Business

    1037 ft · 26 sec

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street

    63 m · 3 sec · Van Buren Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    65 m · 4 sec · Van Buren Street

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street

    28 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    583 ft · 11 sec · Van Buren Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1143 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1419 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Arthur Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Arthur Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South 5th Street East

    2052 ft · 36 sec · South 5th Street East

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Higgins Avenue

    716 ft · 28 sec · South Higgins Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Brooks Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Bitteroot Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Bitteroot Road

  27. 27

    Continue on US Highway 93 South

    4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 93 South

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Lolo Creek Road

    32.6 mi · 39 min · Lolo Creek Road

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    163.6 mi · 3 hr 42 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on Lewiston

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Idaho Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ammon 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
34 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lolo Creek Road
205 mi · 36%
Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 34%
I 90 West
113 mi · 20%
US Highway 93 South
3.95 mi · 1%
Brooks Street
3.29 mi · 1%
Bitteroot Road
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

198 mi · 03h 06m

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
09h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+256.9 mi
320 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 33m from Ammon
Leave By
5:44 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ammon 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 Ammon to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 576.9 miles (928.4 km) and usually takes 09h 07m 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?

Salmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 267.4 miles from Ammon and 309.5 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 320 miles (515 km), while the road route adds roughly 256.9 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 $79.22 one way or $158.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ammon 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 Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms around Ammon and Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ammon and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 320.01 mi (515 km).

Ammon

#1 Ammon

City in Idaho, United States

Population17,115
Coordinates43.4696400, -111.9666400
Altitude1437
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

Population32,788
Coordinates46.4165500, -117.0176600
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Molen Street (-111.966641, 43.469622)
End: Idaho Street (-117.0175, 46.416816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 928 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)19h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.35 gal
77.05 L · about $79.22
Round trip
$158.45
40.7 gal · 154.1 L
Estimated CO2
180.9 kg one way
Round trip: 361.7 kg / 797 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $79.22 $158.45
Mid-grade $4.23 $86.10 $172.20
Premium $4.55 $92.57 $185.14
Diesel $5.41 $110.13 $220.27

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ammon, ID and Lewiston, ID. The current time in Ammon is 17:23:47, although it is 16:23:47 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.