How far is Bellevue, ID from Lewiston, ID?

The driving distance from Bellevue, ID to Lewiston, ID is about 404.3 miles (650.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
404.28 mi
07h 20m
Flight
244.53 mi
393.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.53 mi
Kilometers
393.53 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
404.28 mi
Kilometers
650.63 km
Drive Time
07h 20m

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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 07h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Sat, May 30, 12:03 PM PDT
Return by in Bellevue
Sat, May 30, 8:24 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-05-30T05:43
Arrive Lewiston
Sat, May 30, 1:03 PM MDT
Route Timing
07h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:21 PM to 1:51 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
9:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
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
Cascade
ID

Rural city in and the county seat of Valley County, Idaho, United States

From Bellevue
201.9 mi
03h 40m
To Lewiston
202.4 mi
03h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph W
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9.4 mi · 14 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    41.7 mi · 48 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Sun Valley Highway

    40.8 mi · 47 min · Sun Valley Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 84 West, US 20 West, US 26 West, US 30 West: Boise

    1266 ft · 31 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    44.8 mi · 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Cole Road, Overland Road

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Cole Road

    71 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Cole Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Cole Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Cole Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Cole Road

  10. 10

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

    1056 ft · 39 sec · North Mountain View Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Glenwood Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Glenwood Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West State Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West State Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward SH-55

    156 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 55

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55

  17. 17

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 55

    16 mi · 24 min · Highway 55

  19. 19

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    18.5 mi · 25 min · Horseshoe Bend Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Deinhard Lane

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Deinhard Lane

  22. 22

    Continue on Boydstun Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street

  23. 23

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

    10.6 mi · 16 min · West Lake Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Norris Avenue

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North Norris Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Johnston Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Lewiston

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Idaho Street

  29. 29

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 19%
Main Street
45.6 mi · 11%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
44.8 mi · 11%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
41.8 mi · 10%
Sun Valley Highway
40.8 mi · 10%
Horseshoe Bend Road
18.9 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Norris Avenue

Turn right onto North Norris Avenue

76.4 mi · 01h 27m

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
07h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+159.8 mi
244.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade
03h 40m from Bellevue
Leave By
9:18 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bellevue and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 404.3 miles (650.6 km) and usually takes 07h 20m 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?

Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.9 miles from Bellevue and 202.4 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 159.8 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 $55.55 one way or $111.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bellevue and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Cascade

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cascade, 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 Cascade.

BUS

McCall, Idaho

45 mi away
147 North 3rd St.
BUS

Ontario

91 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Boise, Idaho

101 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Nampa, Idaho

112 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 244.53 mi (393.53 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

City in Idaho, United States

Population2,456
Coordinates43.4635200, -114.2606000
Altitude1575
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

Population32,788
Coordinates46.4165500, -117.0176600
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: ID 75 (-114.260493, 43.463546)
End: Idaho Street (-117.0175, 46.416816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 651 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.27 gal
54 L · about $55.55
Round trip
$111.11
28.54 gal · 108 L
Estimated CO2
126.8 kg one way
Round trip: 253.6 kg / 559 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $55.55 $111.11
Mid-grade $4.23 $60.38 $120.75
Premium $4.55 $64.91 $129.83
Diesel $5.41 $77.23 $154.46

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 · May 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Bellevue, ID and Lewiston, ID. The current time in Bellevue is 05:43:19, although it is 04:43:19 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.