How far is Kimberly, ID from Lewiston, ID?
The driving distance from Kimberly, ID to Lewiston, ID is about 404.8 miles (651.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Rural city in and the county seat of Valley County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kimberly and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kimberly and Lewiston.
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Start on Main Street
3062 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on North 3500 East
2169 ft · 39 sec · North 3500 East
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Turn right onto East 3800 North
4.2 mi · 6 min · East 3800 North
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Continue on ID 50
2676 ft · 35 sec · ID 50
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Continue on South 1150 East
147 m · 14 sec · South 1150 East
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Take the ramp left
1797 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
131.4 mi · 2 hr 4 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 Kimberly 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
131 mi · 02h 04m
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.
Sunny leaving Kimberly and Sunny near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kimberly to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 404.8 miles (651.5 km) and usually takes 07h 07m 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 202.2 miles from Kimberly and 202.6 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.4 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 $55.63 one way or $111.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 127 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kimberly 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 Kimberly and Sunny 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 Kimberly and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 298.41 mi (480.25 km).
#1 Kimberly
City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States of America
| Population | 4,054 |
| Coordinates | 42.5338000, -114.3647600 |
| Altitude | 1196 |
| 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: 652 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 03m |
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 | $55.63 | $111.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $60.46 | $120.92 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $65.01 | $130.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $77.34 | $154.67 |
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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