How far is Bonners Ferry, ID from Lewiston, ID?
The driving distance from Bonners Ferry, ID to Lewiston, ID is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bonners Ferry and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonners Ferry and Lewiston.
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Start on Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
74.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Continue straight
82.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Continue on North Main Street
535 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Jackson Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Reisenauer Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road
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Turn right
22.9 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12 West: Lewiston
2635 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Idaho Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Idaho Street
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Turn left
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bonners Ferry and Lewiston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Main Street
Continue straight
82.4 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bonners Ferry and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bonners Ferry to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?
Worley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.5 miles from Bonners Ferry and 95.7 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.28 one way or $52.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bonners Ferry and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Worley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bonners Ferry and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 160.54 mi (258.36 km).
#1 Bonners Ferry
City in Idaho
| Population | 2,637 |
| Coordinates | 48.6913300, -116.3163100 |
| Altitude | 578 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewiston
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA
| Population | 32,788 |
| Coordinates | 46.4165500, -117.0176600 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Idaho Street (-117.0175, 46.416816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $26.28 | $52.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $28.56 | $57.12 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $30.71 | $61.41 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $36.53 | $73.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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