How far is Kuna, ID from Lewiston, ID?

The driving distance from Kuna, ID to Lewiston, ID is about 292.5 miles (470.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.2 miles (328.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
292.5 mi
05h 19m
Flight
204.18 mi
328.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.18 mi
Kilometers
328.59 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
292.5 mi
Kilometers
470.73 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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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 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM PDT
Return by in Kuna
Thu, Apr 23, 12:55 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kuna
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:35 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:19 AM to 12:19 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:22 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kuna
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
New Meadows
ID

City in Adams County, Idaho, United States

From Kuna
146.8 mi
02h 39m
To Lewiston
145.7 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph NW
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 Kuna and Lewiston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Ten Mile Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · North Ten Mile Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Ten Mile Road

    36 m · 3 sec · South Ten Mile Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South Ten Mile Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Ten Mile Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Ten Mile Road

    34 m · 2 sec · South Ten Mile Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto South Ten Mile Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Ten Mile Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 84 West

    1.3 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    42.2 mi · 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue

    3102 ft · 52 sec · East Idaho Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest 16th Street

    3101 ft · 54 sec · Northwest 16th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Whitley Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Whitley Drive

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South 16th Street

    35.9 mi · 44 min · South 16th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Railroad Street

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Railroad Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Superior Street

    111 m · 12 sec · Superior Street

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East Central Boulevard

    46.6 mi · 1 hr · East Central Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Norris Avenue

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North Norris Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Johnston Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Lewiston

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Idaho Street

  22. 22

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kuna and Lewiston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 26%
East Central Boulevard
46.6 mi · 16%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
42.2 mi · 14%
South 16th Street
35.9 mi · 12%
Railroad Street
8.49 mi · 3%
North Ten Mile Road
4.77 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Norris Avenue

Turn left onto North Norris Avenue

76.4 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88.3 mi
204.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Meadows
02h 39m from Kuna
Leave By
6:22 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kuna 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 Kuna to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 292.5 miles (470.7 km) and usually takes 05h 19m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.8 miles from Kuna and 145.7 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 204.2 miles (328.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.3 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:22 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.18 one way or $80.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kuna 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 Kuna and Chance Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near New Meadows

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

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

BUS

McCall, Idaho

16 mi away
147 North 3rd St.
BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

107 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)
BUS

Ontario

118 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kuna and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 204.18 mi (328.59 km).

Kuna

#1 Kuna

City in Ada County, Idaho, United States

Population22,257
Coordinates43.4918300, -116.4201200
Altitude821
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

Population32,788
Coordinates46.4165500, -117.0176600
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: West 4th Street (-116.42012, 43.491769)
End: Idaho Street (-117.0175, 46.416816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 471 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.32 gal
39.07 L · about $40.18
Round trip
$80.35
20.64 gal · 78.14 L
Estimated CO2
91.7 kg one way
Round trip: 183.4 kg / 404 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.18 $80.35
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.66 $87.33
Premium $4.55 $46.95 $93.89
Diesel $5.41 $55.85 $111.70

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 Kuna, ID and Lewiston, ID. The current time in Kuna is 02:16:43, although it is 01:16:43 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.