How far is Lewiston, ID from Parma, ID?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Parma, ID is about 260.6 miles (419.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 35m 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
260.62 mi
05h 17m
Flight
181.85 mi
292.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
181.85 mi
Kilometers
292.66 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.62 mi
Kilometers
419.43 km
Drive Time
05h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM MDT
Return by in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:18 PM to 2:18 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
6:24 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
130.2 mi
02h 38m
To Parma
130.4 mi
02h 38m

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
59°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 95: Payette, Parma

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    13.4 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grove Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 95 South
68 mi · 26%
Virginia Street
46.6 mi · 18%
Superior Street
44.4 mi · 17%
Old Oregon Trail Highway
3.75 mi · 1%
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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.7 mi
181.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinehurst
02h 38m from Lewiston
Leave By
6:24 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.6 miles (419.4 km) and usually takes 05h 17m 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 130.2 miles from Lewiston and 130.4 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.7 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 6:24 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.82 one way or $71.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lewiston and Parma, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Parma.

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 Parma. Straight-line distance: 181.85 mi (292.66 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

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

#2 Parma

Human settlement in Canyon County, Idaho, United States of America

Population2,147
Coordinates43.7851600, -116.9432100
Altitude680
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-117.01766, 46.41655)
End: Parma (-116.94321, 43.78516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.2 gal
34.81 L · about $35.82
Round trip
$71.63
18.4 gal · 69.62 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.5 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $35.82 $71.63
Mid-grade $4.23 $38.93 $77.85
Premium $4.55 $41.85 $83.70
Diesel $5.41 $49.79 $99.58

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lewiston, ID and Parma, ID. The current time in Lewiston is 23:43:49, although it is 00:43:49 in Parma.

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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.