How far is Lewiston, ID from Moscow, ID?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Moscow, ID is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.13 mi
00h 36m
Flight
21.84 mi
35.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.84 mi
Kilometers
35.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.13 mi
Kilometers
51.71 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moscow
Tue, May 12, 5:07 PM PDT
Return by in Lewiston
Tue, May 12, 5:44 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-05-12T16:30
Arrive Moscow
Tue, May 12, 5:07 PM PDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM PDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
10:00 PM PDT
Flexible departure

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
Genesee
ID

City in Idaho

From Lewiston
16 mi
00h 18m
To Moscow
16.1 mi
00h 18m

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
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on US 95 North, US 195 North: Moscow, Pullman, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane

    2988 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    16.6 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Reisenauer Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2272 ft · 1 min · South Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    12 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 95 North
23.4 mi · 73%
Reisenauer Road
5.25 mi · 16%
South Main Street
1.12 mi · 3%
21st Street
1.03 mi · 3%
Idaho Street
0.65 mi · 2%
South Washington Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 95 North

Keep slight left

16.6 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
21.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Genesee
00h 18m from Lewiston
Leave By
7:16 PM PDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Moscow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Genesee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Lewiston and 16.1 miles from Moscow.

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

The direct path is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Moscow.

Stop Ideas Near Genesee

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

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

BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

15 mi away
1920 Highway 128
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

21 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

28 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
BUS

Colfax, Washington

49 mi away
610 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Moscow. Straight-line distance: 21.84 mi (35.15 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

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

#2 Moscow

City in Idaho, USA

Population25,702
Coordinates46.7323900, -117.0001700
Altitude786
CountryUnited States
Start: Idaho Street (-117.0175, 46.416816)
End: East 3rd Street (-117.000169, 46.732358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.29 L · about $4.40
Round trip
$8.80
2.26 gal · 8.58 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $4.40 $8.80
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.78 $9.56
Premium $4.55 $5.14 $10.28
Diesel $5.41 $6.12 $12.23

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Moscow. The current time is 16:30:53.

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.