How far is Filer, ID from Lewiston, ID?
The driving distance from Filer, ID to Lewiston, ID is about 397.1 miles (639.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.1 miles (468.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 22m 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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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 07h 11m.
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.
Rural city in and the county seat of Valley County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Filer and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Filer and Lewiston.
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Start on Yakima Street
2298 ft · 2 min · Yakima Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 3900 North
8.1 mi · 11 min · 3900 North
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Turn right onto North 1500 East
5.6 mi · 8 min · North 1500 East
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Continue on Clear Lakes Grade
4.3 mi · 6 min · Clear Lakes Grade
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Turn straight onto South 1950 East
4.8 mi · 7 min · South 1950 East
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Continue on South Idaho Street
732 ft · 20 sec · South Idaho Street
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Take the ramp left
1852 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
106.1 mi · 1 hr 41 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cole Road, Overland Road
1061 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Cole Road
71 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto South Cole Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Cole Road
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Continue on North Cole Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · North Cole Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
1056 ft · 39 sec · North Mountain View Drive
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Turn right onto North Glenwood Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Glenwood Street
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Turn left onto West State Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West State Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward SH-55
156 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway
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Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Highway 55
16 mi · 24 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
18.5 mi · 25 min · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Main Street
45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi · 3 min · Deinhard Lane
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Continue on Boydstun Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · West Lake Street
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Turn right onto North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North Norris Avenue
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Turn left onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 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 Filer and Lewiston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
106 mi · 01h 41m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Filer to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 397.1 miles (639.1 km) and usually takes 07h 11m 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 198.3 miles from Filer and 198.8 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.1 miles (468.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 106 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 $54.54 one way or $109.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 124.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Filer and Lewiston, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Filer and Rain Showers near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Cascade
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 Cascade.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Filer and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 291.06 mi (468.41 km).
#1 Filer
City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,931 |
| Coordinates | 42.5701900, -114.6078200 |
| Altitude | 1148 |
| 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: 639 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 57m |
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 | $54.54 | $109.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $59.28 | $118.55 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $63.73 | $127.46 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $75.82 | $151.64 |
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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