How far is Lewiston, ID from Fort Hall, ID?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Fort Hall, ID is about 509 miles (819.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 324.2 miles (521.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 24m 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
508.95 mi
09h 42m
Flight
324.21 mi
521.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
324.21 mi
Kilometers
521.76 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
508.95 mi
Kilometers
819.07 km
Drive Time
09h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Hall
Wed, Apr 15, 5:07 PM MDT
Return by in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 16, 1:50 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-15T06:25
Arrive Fort Hall
Wed, Apr 15, 4:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
09h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:42 PM to 6:12 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
4:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eagle
ID

City in Ada County, Idaho, United States

From Lewiston
254.2 mi
04h 51m
To Fort Hall
254.8 mi
04h 51m

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
54°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Fort Hall.

  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

    61.5 mi · 58 min

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left

    70 m · 8 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Yellowstone Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yellowstone Avenue

  34. 34

    Continue on North Yellowstone Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Yellowstone Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on South Treaty Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · South Treaty Highway

  36. 36

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    149 m · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto B Avenue

    90 m · 13 sec · B Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · B Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
232 mi · 46%
US 95 South
68 mi · 13%
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 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+184.8 mi
324.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eagle
04h 51m from Lewiston
Leave By
4:36 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Fort Hall?

The road trip is about 509 miles (819.1 km) and usually takes 09h 42m 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?

Eagle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 254.2 miles from Lewiston and 254.8 miles from Fort Hall.

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

The direct path is about 324.2 miles (521.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 184.8 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 $69.92 one way or $139.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 159.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lewiston and Fort Hall, 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 Fort Hall.

Stop Ideas Near Eagle

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

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

BUS

Boise, Idaho

15 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Nampa, Idaho

21 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Ontario

61 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Vale, Oregon

78 mi away
151 Smith Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Fort Hall. Straight-line distance: 324.21 mi (521.76 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

Population32,788
Coordinates46.4165500, -117.0176600
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Fort Hall

#2 Fort Hall

City in Idaho, United States of America

Population3,201
Coordinates43.0332500, -112.4383100
Altitude1354
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-117.01766, 46.41655)
End: Fort Hall (-112.43831, 43.03325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 819 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.96 gal
67.98 L · about $69.92
Round trip
$139.84
35.92 gal · 135.96 L
Estimated CO2
159.6 kg one way
Round trip: 319.2 kg / 704 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $69.92 $139.84
Mid-grade $4.23 $75.99 $151.98
Premium $4.55 $81.70 $163.40
Diesel $5.41 $97.20 $194.40

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 Fort Hall, ID. The current time in Lewiston is 06:25:20, although it is 07:25:20 in Fort Hall.

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.