How far is Lewiston, ID from Bonners Ferry, ID?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Bonners Ferry, ID is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
191.21 mi
04h 10m
Flight
160.54 mi
258.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.54 mi
Kilometers
258.36 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.21 mi
Kilometers
307.72 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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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 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bonners Ferry
Wed, Apr 15, 8:40 AM PDT
Return by in Lewiston
Wed, Apr 15, 12:50 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-15T04:29
Arrive Bonners Ferry
Wed, Apr 15, 8:40 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
9:00 PM PDT
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
Worley
ID

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

From Lewiston
95.6 mi
02h 05m
To Bonners Ferry
95.7 mi
02h 05m

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
49°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Bonners Ferry.

  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 left to continue on US 95 North, US 195 North: Moscow, Pullman, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane

    2988 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    16.6 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Reisenauer Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Washington Street

    16.8 mi · 23 min · South Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    112.6 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    30.1 mi · 37 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Washington Street
160 mi · 83%
US 95 North
23.4 mi · 12%
Reisenauer Road
5.25 mi · 3%
South Main Street
1.12 mi · 1%
21st Street
1.03 mi · 1%
Idaho Street
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

South Washington Street

Continue straight

113 mi · 02h 22m

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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
160.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worley
02h 05m from Lewiston
Leave By
8:38 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Lewiston and Rain And Snow near Bonners Ferry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Bonners Ferry?

The road trip is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Worley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Lewiston and 95.7 miles from Bonners Ferry.

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

The direct path is about 160.6 miles (258.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.28 one way or $52.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Lewiston and Rain And Snow near Bonners Ferry.

Stop Ideas Near Worley

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

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

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

47 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Colfax, Washington

67 mi away
610 South Main St.
BUS

Deer Park, WA

74 mi away
822 South Main Street
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

75 mi away
120 West 6th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Bonners Ferry. Straight-line distance: 160.54 mi (258.36 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

Population32,788
Coordinates46.4165500, -117.0176600
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Bonners Ferry

#2 Bonners Ferry

City in Idaho

Population2,637
Coordinates48.6913300, -116.3163100
Altitude578
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-117.01766, 46.41655)
End: Bonners Ferry (-116.31631, 48.69133)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.75 gal
25.54 L · about $26.28
Round trip
$52.56
13.5 gal · 51.08 L
Estimated CO2
60 kg one way
Round trip: 120 kg / 265 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $26.28 $52.56
Mid-grade $4.23 $28.56 $57.12
Premium $4.55 $30.71 $61.41
Diesel $5.41 $36.53 $73.06

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

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Bonners Ferry. The current time is 04:29:15.

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.