How far is Lewiston, ID from Jerome, ID?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Jerome, ID is about 383.7 miles (617.5 km), with a travel time of about 07h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 20m 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
383.71 mi
07h 40m
Flight
283.19 mi
455.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.19 mi
Kilometers
455.75 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
383.71 mi
Kilometers
617.52 km
Drive Time
07h 40m

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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 07h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jerome
Tue, May 5, 8:51 AM MDT
Return by in Lewiston
Tue, May 5, 3:31 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-05-05T00:11
Arrive Jerome
Tue, May 5, 7:51 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:40 PM to 4:10 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
8:40 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
Cascade
ID

Rural city in and the county seat of Valley County, Idaho, United States

From Lewiston
191.7 mi
03h 50m
To Jerome
192 mi
03h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    114.2 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 25: Jerome

    1193 ft · 32 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto West Road

    656 ft · 11 sec · West Road

  32. 32

    Continue on State Highway 25

    1094 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  33. 33

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
114 mi · 30%
US 95 South
68 mi · 18%
South 3rd Street
45.6 mi · 12%
ID 55
20.5 mi · 5%
Highway 55
15 mi · 4%
North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.87 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

114 mi · 01h 48m

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
07h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+100.5 mi
283.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade
03h 50m from Lewiston
Leave By
8:40 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lewiston and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jerome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 383.7 miles (617.5 km) and usually takes 07h 40m 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?

Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 191.7 miles from Lewiston and 192 miles from Jerome.

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

The direct path is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.5 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 $52.71 one way or $105.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 120.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lewiston and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jerome.

Stop Ideas Near Cascade

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

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

BUS

McCall, Idaho

45 mi away
147 North 3rd St.
BUS

Ontario

91 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Boise, Idaho

101 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Nampa, Idaho

112 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Jerome. Straight-line distance: 283.19 mi (455.75 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

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

#2 Jerome

City in Idaho, United States

Population11,994
Coordinates42.7240700, -114.5186500
Altitude1147
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-117.01766, 46.41655)
End: Jerome (-114.51865, 42.72407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 618 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.54 gal
51.25 L · about $52.71
Round trip
$105.42
27.08 gal · 102.5 L
Estimated CO2
120.3 kg one way
Round trip: 240.7 kg / 531 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $52.71 $105.42
Mid-grade $4.23 $57.29 $114.58
Premium $4.55 $61.59 $123.19
Diesel $5.41 $73.28 $146.56

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 · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lewiston, ID and Jerome, ID. The current time in Lewiston is 00:11:09, although it is 01:11:09 in Jerome.

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.