How far is Genesee, ID from Juliaetta, ID?

The driving distance from Genesee, ID to Juliaetta, ID is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.26 mi
00h 51m
Flight
10.6 mi
17.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.6 mi
Kilometers
17.06 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.26 mi
Kilometers
59.97 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Juliaetta
Fri, Nov 6, 10:49 AM PST
Return by in Genesee
Fri, Nov 6, 11:40 AM PST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Genesee
2026-11-06T09:57
Arrive Juliaetta
Fri, Nov 6, 10:49 AM PST
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM PST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM PST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Genesee
9:30 PM PST
Morning start is best

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
Lewiston
ID

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

From Genesee
18.6 mi
00h 25m
To Juliaetta
18.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
34°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM PST
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM PST
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Genesee and Juliaetta.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Genesee and Juliaetta.

  1. 1

    Start on North Fir Street

    138 m · 22 sec · North Fir Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Chestnut Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Genesee-Juliaetta Road

    2584 ft · 49 sec · Genesee-Juliaetta Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    14.7 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Missoula, Boise

    7.6 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Highway 3

    48 m · 7 sec · State Highway 3

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 3

    6.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 3

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 3

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 3

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1190 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Genesee and Juliaetta.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Missoula
7.55 mi · 20%
State Highway 3
6.33 mi · 17%
US 12 East
4.82 mi · 13%
Highway 3
2.41 mi · 6%
East Chestnut Street
0.67 mi · 2%
Genesee-Juliaetta Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

14.7 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
00h 25m from Genesee
Leave By
4:48 PM PST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Genesee and Partly Cloudy near Juliaetta.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Genesee to Juliaetta?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 00h 51m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Genesee and 18.7 miles from Juliaetta.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM PST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.86 one way or $11.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Genesee and Partly Cloudy near Juliaetta.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

1 mi away
1920 Highway 128
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

35 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

38 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
BUS

Colfax, Washington

58 mi away
610 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Genesee and Juliaetta. Straight-line distance: 10.6 mi (17.06 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Genesee

City in Idaho

Population965
Coordinates46.5507200, -116.9254400
Altitude817
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Juliaetta

City in Idaho

Population601
Coordinates46.5787800, -116.7059900
Altitude357
CountryUnited States
Start: Genesee (-116.92544, 46.55072)
End: Juliaetta (-116.70599, 46.57878)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.86
Round trip
$11.72
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.44 $5.86 $11.72
Mid-grade $4.77 $6.29 $12.58
Premium $5.04 $6.65 $13.29
Diesel $6.47 $8.54 $17.09

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Genesee and Juliaetta. The current time is 09:57:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.