How far is Hansen, ID from Lewiston, ID?

The driving distance from Hansen, ID to Lewiston, ID is about 402.8 miles (648.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300 miles (482.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
402.76 mi
07h 08m
Flight
300 mi
482.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300 mi
Kilometers
482.8 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
402.76 mi
Kilometers
648.18 km
Drive Time
07h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 07h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 8:23 AM PDT
Return by in Hansen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:31 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hansen
2026-04-23T02:14
Arrive Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 9:23 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 1:39 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
9:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hansen
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
Cascade
ID

Rural city in and the county seat of Valley County, Idaho, United States

From Hansen
201.1 mi
03h 34m
To Lewiston
201.6 mi
03h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph W
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hansen and Lewiston.

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Avenue

    2 m · 2 sec · Maple Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    952 ft · 47 sec · Main Street North

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1316 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 3800 East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North 3800 East

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1797 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    131.4 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Cole Road, Overland Road

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Cole Road

    71 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Cole Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Cole Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Cole Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Cole Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mountain View Drive

    1056 ft · 39 sec · North Mountain View Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Glenwood Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Glenwood Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West State Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West State Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward SH-55

    156 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 55

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55

  19. 19

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 55

    16 mi · 24 min · Highway 55

  21. 21

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    18.5 mi · 25 min · Horseshoe Bend Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Deinhard Lane

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Deinhard Lane

  24. 24

    Continue on Boydstun Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · West Lake Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Norris Avenue

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North Norris Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Johnston Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 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 Hansen 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
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
131 mi · 33%
North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 19%
Main Street
45.6 mi · 11%
Horseshoe Bend Road
18.9 mi · 5%
Highway 55
18.4 mi · 5%
West Lake Street
10.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

131 mi · 02h 04m

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
07h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+102.8 mi
300 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade
03h 34m from Hansen
Leave By
9:42 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hansen and Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hansen to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 402.8 miles (648.2 km) and usually takes 07h 08m 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 201.1 miles from Hansen and 201.6 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 300 miles (482.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.8 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 $55.32 one way or $110.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hansen and Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Cascade

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

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

BUS

McCall, Idaho

45 mi away
147 North 3rd St.
BUS

Ontario

91 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Boise, Idaho

101 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Nampa, Idaho

112 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hansen and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 300 mi (482.8 km).

Hansen

#1 Hansen

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States

Population1,284
Coordinates42.5306800, -114.3010100
Altitude1228
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

Population32,788
Coordinates46.4165500, -117.0176600
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street North (-114.301038, 42.530685)
End: Idaho Street (-117.0175, 46.416816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 648 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.21 gal
53.8 L · about $55.32
Round trip
$110.64
28.42 gal · 107.6 L
Estimated CO2
126.3 kg one way
Round trip: 252.6 kg / 557 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $55.32 $110.64
Mid-grade $4.23 $60.12 $120.25
Premium $4.55 $64.64 $129.28
Diesel $5.41 $76.90 $153.81

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hansen, ID and Lewiston, ID. The current time in Hansen is 02:14:35, although it is 01:14:35 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.