How far is Driggs, ID from Lewiston, ID?
The driving distance from Driggs, ID to Lewiston, ID is about 549.2 miles (883.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 342.9 miles (551.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 52m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Snow Likely then Snow Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Driggs and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Driggs and Lewiston.
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Start on West Little Avenue
23 m · 10 sec · West Little Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2773 ft · 47 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Highway 33
7.7 mi · 11 min · North Highway 33
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Continue on South Main Street
32.8 mi · 49 min · South Main Street
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Continue on East 9th North
1.1 km · 1 min · East 9th North
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Take the ramp left
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yellowstone Highway
4.9 mi · 5 min · Yellowstone Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
1481 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
82 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
19.2 mi · 29 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward Butte
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
173.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula
2808 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
112.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, I 90 Business
1037 ft · 26 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street
63 m · 3 sec · Van Buren Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street
65 m · 4 sec · Van Buren Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street
28 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street
583 ft · 11 sec · Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
1143 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1419 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on Arthur Avenue
543 ft · 9 sec · Arthur Avenue
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Turn right onto South 5th Street East
2052 ft · 36 sec · South 5th Street East
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Turn left onto South Higgins Avenue
716 ft · 28 sec · South Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto Brooks Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street
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Continue on Bitteroot Road
3 mi · 4 min · Bitteroot Road
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Continue on US Highway 93 South
4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 93 South
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Turn right onto Lolo Creek Road
32.6 mi · 39 min · Lolo Creek Road
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Continue straight
163.6 mi · 3 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Lewiston
1.6 mi · 3 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 Driggs and Lewiston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
174 mi · 02h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Snow Likely then Snow Showers leaving Driggs 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 Driggs to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 549.2 miles (883.8 km) and usually takes 09h 52m 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 285.1 miles from Driggs and 264.1 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 342.9 miles (551.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 206.3 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 $75.45 one way or $150.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Driggs and Lewiston, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely then Snow Showers around Driggs and Rain Showers near Lewiston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Driggs and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 342.92 mi (551.88 km).
#1 Driggs
City in Teton County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,817 |
| Coordinates | 43.7232500, -111.1113300 |
| Altitude | 1862 |
| 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: 884 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 51m |
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 | $75.45 | $150.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $82.00 | $163.99 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $88.16 | $176.32 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $104.88 | $209.77 |
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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