How far is Boise, ID from Lewiston Orchards, ID?

The driving distance from Boise, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID is about 270 miles (434.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
269.96 mi
05h 13m
Flight
194.86 mi
313.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.86 mi
Kilometers
313.6 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.96 mi
Kilometers
434.46 km
Drive Time
05h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston Orchards
Thu, Apr 30, 11:06 AM PDT
Return by in Boise
Thu, Apr 30, 5:20 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boise
2026-04-30T06:52
Arrive Lewiston Orchards
Thu, Apr 30, 12:06 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:32 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boise
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Pinehurst
ID

City in Shoshone County

From Boise
131.4 mi
02h 36m
To Lewiston Orchards
138.6 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boise and Lewiston Orchards.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    39 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Capitol Boulevard

    849 ft · 34 sec · South Capitol Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Idaho Street

    3037 ft · 1 min · West Idaho Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    1019 ft · 30 sec · North 15th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West State Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · West State Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West State Street

    656 ft · 20 sec · West State Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on West State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · West State Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward SH-55

    156 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 55

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55

  13. 13

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 55

    16 mi · 24 min · Highway 55

  15. 15

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    18.5 mi · 25 min · Horseshoe Bend Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Deinhard Lane

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Deinhard Lane

  18. 18

    Continue on Boydstun Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street

  19. 19

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

    10.6 mi · 16 min · West Lake Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Norris Avenue

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North Norris Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Johnston Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    52.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Webb Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Webb Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Tammany Creek Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Tammany Creek Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Tammany Creek Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Tammany Creek Road

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Barr Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Barr Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Ripon Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ripon Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Thain Road

    112 m · 6 sec · Thain Road

  29. 29

    Continue on 14th Street

    1005 ft · 24 sec · 14th Street

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Thain Road

    40 m · 3 sec · Thain Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Thain Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Thain Road

  32. 32

    Turn sharp right onto Bryden Avenue

    59 m · 12 sec · Bryden Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left

    19 m · 10 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left

    44 m · 11 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
35 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 28%
Main Street
45.6 mi · 17%
Horseshoe Bend Road
18.9 mi · 7%
Highway 55
18.4 mi · 7%
West Lake Street
10.6 mi · 4%
North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.8 mi · 3%
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

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.1 mi
194.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinehurst
02h 36m from Boise
Leave By
6:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Boise and Sunny near Lewiston Orchards.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boise to Lewiston Orchards?

The road trip is about 270 miles (434.5 km) and usually takes 05h 13m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pinehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from Boise and 138.6 miles from Lewiston Orchards.

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

The direct path is about 194.9 miles (313.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.1 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.10 one way or $74.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boise and Sunny near Lewiston Orchards.

Stop Ideas Near Pinehurst

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

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

BUS

McCall, Idaho

42 mi away
147 North 3rd St.
BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

77 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boise and Lewiston Orchards. Straight-line distance: 194.86 mi (313.6 km).

Boise

#1 Boise

The capital of Idaho.

Population228,959
Coordinates43.6135000, -116.2034500
Altitude823
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lewiston Orchards

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States of America

Population31,422
Coordinates46.3804400, -116.9754300
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Start: (-116.203299, 43.613424)
End: 11th Street (-116.9756, 46.38045)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.53 gal
36.06 L · about $37.10
Round trip
$74.20
19.06 gal · 72.12 L
Estimated CO2
84.7 kg one way
Round trip: 169.4 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $37.10 $74.20
Mid-grade $4.23 $40.32 $80.64
Premium $4.55 $43.35 $86.70
Diesel $5.41 $51.58 $103.15

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Boise, ID and Lewiston Orchards, ID. The current time in Boise is 06:52:51, although it is 05:52:51 in Lewiston Orchards.

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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.