How far is Lewiston, ID from Payette, ID?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Payette, ID is about 238.4 miles (383.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 04h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Idaho County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Payette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Payette.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward Virginia Street
46.6 mi · 1 hr · Virginia Street
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Turn left onto Superior Street
42.6 mi · 51 min · Superior Street
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Turn right onto 7th Avenue North
2742 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North
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Turn left onto North 9th Street
1417 ft · 1 min · North 9th Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North
18 m · 3 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Payette.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Lewiston and Partly Sunny near Payette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Payette?
The road trip is about 238.4 miles (383.7 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?
Riggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.1 miles from Lewiston and 119.3 miles from Payette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.8 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 7:20 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.74 one way or $65.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lewiston and Payette, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lewiston and Partly Sunny near Payette.
Stop Ideas Near Riggins
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 Riggins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Payette. Straight-line distance: 161.61 mi (260.09 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA
| Population | 32,788 |
| Coordinates | 46.4165500, -117.0176600 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Payette
City in Idaho
| Population | 7,727 |
| Coordinates | 44.0782200, -116.9337700 |
| Altitude | 655 |
| Country | United States |
End: Payette (-116.93377, 44.07822)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $32.74 | $65.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $35.58 | $71.17 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $38.26 | $76.51 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $45.51 | $91.03 |
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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