How far is Lewiston, ID from Malad City, ID?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Malad City, ID is about 561.5 miles (903.6 km), with a travel time of about 10h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 375.1 miles (603.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 28m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The capital of Idaho.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Malad City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Malad City.
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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
58.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Turn right onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road
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Turn right
76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Boydstun Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street
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Continue on East Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Deinhard Lane
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Continue on ID 55
18.5 mi · 25 min · ID 55
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Continue on Highway 55
12.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on ID 55
2 mi · 5 min · ID 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway
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Continue on North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.9 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road
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Turn left onto East State Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto North Glenwood Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Glenwood Street
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Turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
1056 ft · 38 sec · North Mountain View Drive
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Turn right onto North Cole Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · North Cole Road
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Continue on South Cole Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Cole Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 East
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
170.7 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Salt Lake
2781 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
58.4 mi · 56 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 38: Malad
2109 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on 50 North
1731 ft · 30 sec · 50 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
67 m · 4 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Bannock Street
2208 ft · 41 sec · Bannock Street
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Turn right onto 200 West
965 ft · 42 sec · 200 West
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 200 West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Malad City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lewiston and Sunny near Malad City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Malad City?
The road trip is about 561.5 miles (903.6 km) and usually takes 10h 28m 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?
Boise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 280.5 miles from Lewiston and 281 miles from Malad City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 375.1 miles (603.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 186.4 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 $77.12 one way or $154.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 176.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lewiston and Malad City, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lewiston and Sunny near Malad City.
Stop Ideas Near Boise
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 Boise.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Malad City. Straight-line distance: 375.05 mi (603.58 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA
| Population | 32,788 |
| Coordinates | 46.4165500, -117.0176600 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Malad City
City in and county seat of Oneida County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,137 |
| Coordinates | 42.1915900, -112.2508000 |
| Altitude | 1387 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malad City (-112.2508, 42.19159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 904 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 00m |
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 | $3.89 | $77.12 | $154.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $83.82 | $167.63 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $90.12 | $180.23 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $107.21 | $214.42 |
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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