How far is Lewiston, ID from Culdesac, ID?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Culdesac, ID is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Culdesac.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Culdesac.
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Start on the route
32 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Idaho Street
1 km · 2 min · Idaho Street
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Turn right onto 19th Street
88 m · 18 sec · 19th Street
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Turn left onto 7th Avenue
669 ft · 31 sec · 7th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 21st Street
103 m · 10 sec · 21st Street
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 95 South: Missoula, Boise
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
11.9 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3063 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
85 m · 18 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Finney Street
59 m · 8 sec · Finney Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Finney Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Culdesac.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US 95 South
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11.9 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Lewiston and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Culdesac.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Culdesac?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lapwai is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Lewiston and 12 miles from Culdesac.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM PST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Lewiston and Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy near Culdesac.
Stop Ideas Near Lapwai
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 Lapwai.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Culdesac. Straight-line distance: 16.67 mi (26.82 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA
| Population | 32,788 |
| Coordinates | 46.4165500, -117.0176600 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Culdesac
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 383 |
| Coordinates | 46.3746100, -116.6732000 |
| Altitude | 501 |
| Country | United States |
End: Finney Street (-116.673202, 46.374711)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.56 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Premium | $5.14 | $4.32 | $8.63 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
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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