How far is Lewiston, ID from Middleton, ID?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Middleton, ID is about 273.2 miles (439.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
273.23 mi
05h 30m
Flight
188.23 mi
302.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
188.23 mi
Kilometers
302.92 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.23 mi
Kilometers
439.72 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middleton
Wed, May 13, 4:03 AM MDT
Return by in Lewiston
Wed, May 13, 8:34 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-05-12T21:32
Arrive Middleton
Wed, May 13, 3:03 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:31 PM to 2:31 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:58 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pinehurst
ID

City in Shoshone County

From Lewiston
136.5 mi
02h 45m
To Middleton
136.7 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
93°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward Virginia Street

    46.6 mi · 1 hr · Virginia Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Superior Street

    44.4 mi · 55 min · Superior Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    531 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Northwest 16th Street

    2821 ft · 47 sec · Northwest 16th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Idaho Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Idaho Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

    25.4 mi · 24 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 44: Middleton

    812 ft · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1800 ft · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 44

    779 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 44

  23. 23

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto North Dewey Avenue

    70 m · 12 sec · North Dewey Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left

    40 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 95 South
68 mi · 25%
Virginia Street
46.6 mi · 17%
Superior Street
44.4 mi · 16%
Old Oregon Trail Highway
25.4 mi · 9%
Johnston Road
2.21 mi · 1%
South Main Street
2.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

76.4 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85 mi
188.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinehurst
02h 45m from Lewiston
Leave By
5:58 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lewiston and Sunny near Middleton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.2 miles (439.7 km) and usually takes 05h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pinehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.5 miles from Lewiston and 136.7 miles from Middleton.

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

The direct path is about 188.2 miles (302.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 85 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:58 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.53 one way or $75.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pinehurst

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

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

BUS

McCall, Idaho

42 mi away
147 North 3rd St.
BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

77 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Middleton. Straight-line distance: 188.23 mi (302.92 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

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

#2 Middleton

City in Canyon County, Idaho

Population8,466
Coordinates43.7068300, -116.6201400
Altitude731
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-117.01766, 46.41655)
End: Middleton (-116.62014, 43.70683)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.64 gal
36.5 L · about $37.53
Round trip
$75.06
19.28 gal · 73 L
Estimated CO2
85.7 kg one way
Round trip: 171.3 kg / 378 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $37.53 $75.06
Mid-grade $4.23 $40.79 $81.57
Premium $4.55 $43.85 $87.70
Diesel $5.41 $52.17 $104.34

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lewiston, ID and Middleton, ID. The current time in Lewiston is 21:32:47, although it is 22:32:47 in Middleton.

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.