How far is Lewiston, ID from Rathdrum, ID?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Rathdrum, ID is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Benewah County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Rathdrum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Rathdrum.
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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 left
16.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Reisenauer Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
16.8 mi · 23 min · South Washington Street
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Continue straight
67.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Turn left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
1671 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
130 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto North Highway 41
6.7 mi · 10 min · North Highway 41
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Turn left onto North McCartney Street
1192 ft · 38 sec · North McCartney Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
93 m · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Mill Street
74 m · 7 sec · North Mill Street
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Turn right onto West Highway 53
125 m · 13 sec · West Highway 53
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Highway 53
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Rathdrum.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Washington Street
Continue straight
67.2 mi · 01h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Rathdrum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Rathdrum?
The road trip is about 127.8 miles (205.7 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tensed is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.9 miles from Lewiston and 63.9 miles from Rathdrum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.56 one way or $35.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lewiston and Mostly Sunny near Rathdrum.
Stop Ideas Near Tensed
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 Tensed.
Colfax, Washington
Moscow, Idaho
Pullman, Washington
Spokane Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Rathdrum. Straight-line distance: 96.61 mi (155.48 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA
| Population | 32,788 |
| Coordinates | 46.4165500, -117.0176600 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rathdrum
City in Koostenai County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 9,150 |
| Coordinates | 47.8124000, -116.8965900 |
| Altitude | 674 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rathdrum (-116.89659, 47.8124)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 35m |
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 | $17.56 | $35.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $19.08 | $38.16 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $20.52 | $41.03 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $24.41 | $48.82 |
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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