How far is Lewiston, ID from Priest River, ID?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Priest River, ID is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Priest River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Priest River.
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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 left to continue on US 95 North, US 195 North: Moscow, Pullman, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane
2988 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight right
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pullman, Spokane
20.9 mi · 30 min
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Turn left
72.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Spokane, City Center
1337 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North, US 2 East: Colville, Newport
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
6.1 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Newport Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Newport Highway
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Continue on North Newport Highway
65 m · 13 sec · North Newport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Newport Highway
49 m · 9 sec · North Newport Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto North Newport Highway
38.7 mi · 51 min · North Newport Highway
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Turn slight right onto South Union Avenue
76 m · 17 sec · South Union Avenue
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
743 ft · 38 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South State Avenue
2173 ft · 41 sec · South State Avenue
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 57
149 m · 14 sec · State Highway 57
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Turn right onto East Jackson Avenue
628 ft · 30 sec · East Jackson Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
88 m · 13 sec · 7th Street
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Continue on Summit Boulevard
118 m · 17 sec · Summit Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Summit Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Priest River.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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72.9 mi · 01h 36m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Lewiston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Priest River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Priest River?
The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Worley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Lewiston and 79.2 miles from Priest River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122 miles (196.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.76 one way or $43.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lewiston and Showers And Thunderstorms near Priest River.
Stop Ideas Near Worley
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 Worley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Priest River. Straight-line distance: 122.01 mi (196.36 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA
| Population | 32,788 |
| Coordinates | 46.4165500, -117.0176600 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Priest River
City in Bonner County, Idaho
| Population | 1,893 |
| Coordinates | 48.1809700, -116.9115700 |
| Altitude | 652 |
| Country | United States |
End: Priest River (-116.91157, 48.18097)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $21.76 | $43.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $23.65 | $47.30 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $25.43 | $50.86 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $30.25 | $60.51 |
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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