How far is Lewiston, ID from Preston, ID?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Preston, ID is about 571.5 miles (919.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 392 miles (630.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 10h 47m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The capital of Idaho.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Preston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Preston.
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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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Turn left
10.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Boydstun Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street
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Continue on East Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Deinhard Lane
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Continue on ID 55
18.5 mi · 25 min · ID 55
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Continue on Highway 55
12.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on ID 55
2 mi · 5 min · ID 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway
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Continue on North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.9 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road
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Turn left onto East State Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto North Glenwood Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Glenwood Street
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Turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
1056 ft · 38 sec · North Mountain View Drive
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Turn right onto North Cole Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · North Cole Road
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Continue on South Cole Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Cole Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 East
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
170.7 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Salt Lake
2781 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
35.4 mi · 34 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 91: Downey, Preston
1582 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
34.1 mi · 42 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Preston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
171 mi · 02h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Lewiston and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Preston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Preston?
The road trip is about 571.5 miles (919.8 km) and usually takes 10h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Boise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 285.5 miles from Lewiston and 286 miles from Preston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 392 miles (630.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 179.5 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.52 one way or $157.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 179.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lewiston and Preston, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lewiston and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Preston.
Stop Ideas Near Boise
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 Boise.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Preston. Straight-line distance: 392.03 mi (630.91 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA
| Population | 32,788 |
| Coordinates | 46.4165500, -117.0176600 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Preston
City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 5,557 |
| Coordinates | 42.0963100, -111.8766200 |
| Altitude | 1437 |
| Country | United States |
End: Preston (-111.87662, 42.09631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 920 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 07m |
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 | $78.52 | $157.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $85.34 | $170.68 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $91.75 | $183.51 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $109.16 | $218.32 |
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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