How far is Lewiston, ID from Ashton, ID?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Ashton, ID is about 510 miles (820.7 km), with a travel time of about 10h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 315.6 miles (507.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 16m 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
509.97 mi
10h 08m
Flight
315.58 mi
507.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
315.58 mi
Kilometers
507.87 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
509.97 mi
Kilometers
820.72 km
Drive Time
10h 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 10h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashton
Wed, Apr 15, 3:35 PM MDT
Return by in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 16, 12:44 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-15T04:27
Arrive Ashton
Wed, Apr 15, 2:35 PM PDT
Route Timing
10h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:08 PM to 6:38 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
3:44 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
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Lewiston
254.7 mi
05h 04m
To Ashton
255.3 mi
05h 04m

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
57°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 21 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East

    164.2 mi · 3 hr 43 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Brooks Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Higgins Avenue

    109 m · 16 sec · South Higgins Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 6th Street East

    2051 ft · 36 sec · South 6th Street East

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Arthur Avenue

    906 ft · 14 sec · Arthur Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Madison Street

    1226 ft · 16 sec · Madison Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1249 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    133 m · 6 sec · Van Buren Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

    115.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    33.9 mi · 35 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward MT 359: Cardwell, Boulder

    1555 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right

    46 m · 3 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    14.6 mi · 18 min

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right

    28 mi · 33 min

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    40.4 mi · 45 min

  26. 26

    Turn right

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    9.1 mi · 12 min

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    41.7 mi · 51 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2026 ft · 40 sec · Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12 East
204 mi · 40%
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
149 mi · 29%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
41.7 mi · 8%
MT 359
24.1 mi · 5%
US 95 South
7.38 mi · 1%
Brooks Street
3.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 12 East

Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East

164 mi · 03h 43m

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
10h 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+194.4 mi
315.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
05h 04m from Lewiston
Leave By
3:44 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Lewiston and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Ashton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 510 miles (820.7 km) and usually takes 10h 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?

Salmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 254.7 miles from Lewiston and 255.3 miles from Ashton.

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

The direct path is about 315.6 miles (507.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 194.4 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 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 $70.07 one way or $140.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 160 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lewiston and Ashton, 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Ashton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Ashton. Straight-line distance: 315.58 mi (507.87 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

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

#2 Ashton

City in Fremont County, Idaho, United States

Population1,050
Coordinates44.0715800, -111.4482900
Altitude1603
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-117.01766, 46.41655)
End: Ashton (-111.44829, 44.07158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 821 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18 gal
68.12 L · about $70.07
Round trip
$140.15
36 gal · 136.24 L
Estimated CO2
160 kg one way
Round trip: 319.9 kg / 705 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $70.07 $140.15
Mid-grade $4.23 $76.16 $152.32
Premium $4.55 $81.88 $163.76
Diesel $5.41 $97.42 $194.83

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 Ashton, ID. The current time in Lewiston is 04:27:30, although it is 05:27:30 in Ashton.

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.