How far is Lewiston, ID from Aberdeen, ID?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Aberdeen, ID is about 492.5 miles (792.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 315.7 miles (508.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
492.49 mi
09h 31m
Flight
315.69 mi
508.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
315.69 mi
Kilometers
508.06 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
492.49 mi
Kilometers
792.58 km
Drive Time
09h 31m

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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 09h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aberdeen
Wed, Apr 15, 3:06 PM MDT
Return by in Lewiston
Wed, Apr 15, 11:37 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-15T04:35
Arrive Aberdeen
Wed, Apr 15, 2:06 PM PDT
Route Timing
09h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:31 PM to 6:01 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:58 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
8:00 PM PDT
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
Horseshoe Bend
ID

City in Boise County, Idaho, United States

From Lewiston
246 mi
04h 45m
To Aberdeen
246.5 mi
04h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    1 km · 2 min · Idaho Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    88 m · 18 sec · 19th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 21st Street

    103 m · 10 sec · 21st Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 95 South: Missoula, Boise

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    58.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Johnston Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    10.6 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Boydstun Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Deinhard Lane

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Deinhard Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 3rd Street

    45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · South 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Continue on ID 55

    18.5 mi · 25 min · ID 55

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 55

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 55

  17. 17

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Horseshoe Bend Road

  18. 18

    Continue on ID 55

    2 mi · 5 min · ID 55

  19. 19

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 55

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55

  21. 21

    Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Horseshoe Bend Road

    8.9 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · East State Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Glenwood Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Glenwood Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Mountain View Drive

    1056 ft · 38 sec · North Mountain View Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Cole Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Cole Road

  27. 27

    Continue on South Cole Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · South Cole Road

  28. 28

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 East

    1965 ft · 48 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    170.7 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    36.4 mi · 34 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 Business, ID 37: Rockland, American Falls

    1082 ft · 29 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto South Frontage Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Frontage Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    2230 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Fort Hall Avenue

    2355 ft · 47 sec · Fort Hall Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Idaho Street

    1370 ft · 28 sec · Idaho Street

  36. 36

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 39

    7.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 39

  37. 37

    Continue on West Highway 39

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Highway 39

  38. 38

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Powerline Road

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto State Highway 39

    2995 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 39

  40. 40

    Continue on South Main Street

    1936 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto East Central Street

    35 m · 5 sec · East Central Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Central Street

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
207 mi · 42%
US 95 South
68 mi · 14%
South 3rd Street
45.6 mi · 9%
ID 55
20.5 mi · 4%
Highway 55
15 mi · 3%
North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

171 mi · 02h 41m

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
09h 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+176.8 mi
315.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Horseshoe Bend
04h 45m from Lewiston
Leave By
4:58 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Lewiston and Rain Showers Likely near Aberdeen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 492.5 miles (792.6 km) and usually takes 09h 31m 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?

Horseshoe Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 246 miles from Lewiston and 246.5 miles from Aberdeen.

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

The direct path is about 315.7 miles (508.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 176.8 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 PDT. 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 $67.66 one way or $135.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Lewiston and Rain Showers Likely near Aberdeen.

Stop Ideas Near Horseshoe Bend

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

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

BUS

Boise, Idaho

33 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Nampa, Idaho

47 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Ontario

62 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Vale, Oregon

84 mi away
151 Smith Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 315.69 mi (508.06 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

Population32,788
Coordinates46.4165500, -117.0176600
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Aberdeen

#2 Aberdeen

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Population1,977
Coordinates42.9440800, -112.8383300
Altitude1342
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-117.01766, 46.41655)
End: Aberdeen (-112.83833, 42.94408)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 793 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.38 gal
65.78 L · about $67.66
Round trip
$135.32
34.76 gal · 131.56 L
Estimated CO2
154.5 kg one way
Round trip: 308.9 kg / 681 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $67.66 $135.32
Mid-grade $4.23 $73.53 $147.07
Premium $4.55 $79.06 $158.12
Diesel $5.41 $94.06 $188.12

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 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lewiston, ID and Aberdeen, ID. The current time in Lewiston is 04:35:45, although it is 05:35:45 in Aberdeen.

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.