How far is Lewiston, ID from Kimberly, ID?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Kimberly, ID is about 404.6 miles (651.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 03m 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
404.66 mi
08h 01m
Flight
298.41 mi
480.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
298.41 mi
Kilometers
480.25 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
404.66 mi
Kilometers
651.24 km
Drive Time
08h 01m

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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 08h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kimberly
Thu, Apr 30, 8:15 PM MDT
Return by in Lewiston
Fri, May 1, 3:17 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-30T11:14
Arrive Kimberly
Thu, Apr 30, 7:15 PM PDT
Route Timing
08h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:02 PM to 4:32 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
7:56 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
202.2 mi
04h 01m
To Kimberly
202.5 mi
04h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    131 mi · 2 hr 4 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 50: Eden, Kimberly

    1591 ft · 40 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto ID 50

    2399 ft · 31 sec · ID 50

  32. 32

    Continue on South 1150 East

    4.2 mi · 6 min · South 1150 East

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North 3500 East

    2169 ft · 37 sec · North 3500 East

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street North

    1337 ft · 33 sec · Main Street North

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    1725 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
15 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
131 mi · 32%
US 95 South
68 mi · 17%
South 3rd Street
45.6 mi · 11%
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

131 mi · 02h 04m

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
08h 01m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
16h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+106.2 mi
298.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade
04h 01m from Lewiston
Leave By
7:56 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lewiston and Sunny near Kimberly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 404.6 miles (651.2 km) and usually takes 08h 01m 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 202.2 miles from Lewiston and 202.5 miles from Kimberly.

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

The direct path is about 298.4 miles (480.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.2 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 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 $55.59 one way or $111.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lewiston and Kimberly, 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 Sunny near Kimberly.

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 Kimberly. Straight-line distance: 298.41 mi (480.25 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

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

#2 Kimberly

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States of America

Population4,054
Coordinates42.5338000, -114.3647600
Altitude1196
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-117.01766, 46.41655)
End: Kimberly (-114.36476, 42.5338)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 651 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.28 gal
54.05 L · about $55.59
Round trip
$111.18
28.56 gal · 108.1 L
Estimated CO2
126.9 kg one way
Round trip: 253.8 kg / 560 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $55.59 $111.18
Mid-grade $4.23 $60.42 $120.84
Premium $4.55 $64.96 $129.92
Diesel $5.41 $77.28 $154.57

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lewiston, ID and Kimberly, ID. The current time in Lewiston is 11:14:00, although it is 12:14:00 in Kimberly.

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.