How far is Lewiston, ID from Osburn, ID?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Osburn, ID is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.35 mi
03h 25m
Flight
89.28 mi
143.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.28 mi
Kilometers
143.69 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.35 mi
Kilometers
256.45 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osburn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM PDT
Return by in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Osburn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:06 AM PDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM PDT

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

Leave by
10:08 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
Plummer
ID

City in Idaho, USA

From Lewiston
79.6 mi
01h 42m
To Osburn
79.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.8 mi · 23 min · South Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    66.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right toward I 90 Business: Northwest Boulevard, I 90 Business East

    566 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Northwest Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Northwest Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Sherman Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Sherman Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward I 90 East

    41.7 mi · 46 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Osburn

    1193 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North 3rd Street

    915 ft · 18 sec · North 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Washington Street
83 mi · 52%
I 90 East
41.7 mi · 26%
US 95 North
23.4 mi · 15%
Reisenauer Road
5.25 mi · 3%
Sherman Avenue
1.56 mi · 1%
South Main Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Washington Street

Continue straight

66.1 mi · 01h 23m

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.1 mi
89.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plummer
01h 42m from Lewiston
Leave By
10:08 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lewiston and Rain near Osburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.5 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Plummer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.6 miles from Lewiston and 79.8 miles from Osburn.

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

The direct path is about 89.3 miles (143.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.1 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 10:08 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.88 one way or $43.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lewiston and Rain near Osburn.

Stop Ideas Near Plummer

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

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

RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

53 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue
BUS

Colfax, Washington

62 mi away
610 South Main St.
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

68 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

70 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Osburn. Straight-line distance: 89.28 mi (143.69 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

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

#2 Osburn

City in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States

Population1,556
Coordinates47.5060400, -115.9993300
Altitude768
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-117.01766, 46.41655)
End: Osburn (-115.99933, 47.50604)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.29 L · about $21.88
Round trip
$43.76
11.24 gal · 42.58 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.88 $43.76
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.78 $47.56
Premium $4.55 $25.57 $51.13
Diesel $5.41 $30.42 $60.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston and Osburn. The current time is 23:40:20.

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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.