How far is Fremont County, ID from Lewiston, ID?

The driving distance from Fremont County, ID to Lewiston, ID is about 511.6 miles (823.4 km), with a travel time of about 10h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 308.4 miles (496.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
511.64 mi
10h 56m
Flight
308.39 mi
496.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
308.39 mi
Kilometers
496.31 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
511.64 mi
Kilometers
823.41 km
Drive Time
10h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Sat, Apr 18, 12:09 PM PDT
Return by in Fremont County
Sun, Apr 19, 12:06 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fremont County
2026-04-18T02:13
Arrive Lewiston
Sat, Apr 18, 1:09 PM MDT
Route Timing
10h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:57 PM to 5:27 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
2:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fremont County
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
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Fremont County
252.2 mi
05h 28m
To Lewiston
259.5 mi
05h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S
Destination
67°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fremont County and Lewiston.

  1. 1

    Start on South Antelope Flat Road

    4.3 mi · 17 min · South Antelope Flat Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    32.5 mi · 40 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    40.3 mi · 45 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    137 m · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    28 mi · 33 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    638 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1776 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    36.6 mi · 38 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Missoula

    112.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, I 90 Business

    1037 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street

    63 m · 3 sec · Van Buren Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    65 m · 4 sec · Van Buren Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street

    28 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    583 ft · 11 sec · Van Buren Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1143 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1419 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Arthur Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Arthur Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 5th Street East

    2052 ft · 36 sec · South 5th Street East

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Higgins Avenue

    716 ft · 28 sec · South Higgins Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Brooks Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Bitteroot Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Bitteroot Road

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 93 South

    4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 93 South

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lolo Creek Road

    32.6 mi · 39 min · Lolo Creek Road

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    163.6 mi · 3 hr 42 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Lewiston

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Idaho Street

  31. 31

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fremont County 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
32 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lolo Creek Road
205 mi · 40%
I 90 West
113 mi · 22%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
106 mi · 21%
South Antelope Flat Road
4.29 mi · 1%
US Highway 93 South
3.95 mi · 1%
Brooks Street
3.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Lolo Creek Road

Continue straight

164 mi · 03h 42m

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
10h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
21h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+203.2 mi
308.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
05h 28m from Fremont County
Leave By
2:06 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fremont County 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 Fremont County to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 511.6 miles (823.4 km) and usually takes 10h 56m 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 252.2 miles from Fremont County and 259.5 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 308.4 miles (496.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 203.2 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 $70.27 one way or $140.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fremont County and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fremont County and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 308.39 mi (496.31 km).

Fremont County

#1 Fremont County

County in Idaho, United States

Population13,099
Coordinates44.2287900, -111.4820200
Altitude1892
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

Population32,788
Coordinates46.4165500, -117.0176600
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Parallel Road (-111.478403, 44.227914)
End: Idaho Street (-117.0175, 46.416816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 823 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.05 gal
68.34 L · about $70.27
Round trip
$140.54
36.1 gal · 136.68 L
Estimated CO2
160.4 kg one way
Round trip: 320.8 kg / 707 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $70.27 $140.54
Mid-grade $4.23 $76.37 $152.74
Premium $4.55 $82.11 $164.22
Diesel $5.41 $97.69 $195.37

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 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fremont County, ID and Lewiston, ID. The current time in Fremont County is 02:13:08, although it is 01:13:08 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.