How far is Lewiston, ID from Rigby, ID?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Rigby, ID is about 527 miles (848.1 km), with a travel time of about 09h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 312.9 miles (503.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 46m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 53m.
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.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Rigby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Rigby.
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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
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East
164.2 mi · 3 hr 43 min
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Continue straight
32.6 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Brooks Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street
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Continue on South Higgins Avenue
109 m · 16 sec · South Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto South 6th Street East
2051 ft · 36 sec · South 6th Street East
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Turn left onto Arthur Avenue
906 ft · 14 sec · Arthur Avenue
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Continue on Madison Street
1226 ft · 16 sec · Madison Street
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Take the exit slight right
1249 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Van Buren Street
133 m · 6 sec · Van Buren Street
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Take the exit right
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
111.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
182.1 mi · 2 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 48: Roberts, Rigby
989 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East 627 North
2428 ft · 42 sec · East 627 North
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Continue on North 2880 East
1104 ft · 21 sec · North 2880 East
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Turn right onto East 650 North
6.3 mi · 9 min · East 650 North
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Continue on North 3500 East
3.4 mi · 5 min · North 3500 East
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Turn straight onto State Highway 48
651 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 48
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Continue on East 300 North
3.5 mi · 5 min · East 300 North
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Continue on West 1st South
1.3 km · 1 min · West 1st South
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Turn left onto South State Street
845 ft · 17 sec · South State Street
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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 Rigby.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 15 South
Merge slight left
182 mi · 02h 51m
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 Sunny near Rigby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Rigby?
The road trip is about 527 miles (848.1 km) and usually takes 09h 53m 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?
Salmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 263.2 miles from Lewiston and 263.8 miles from Rigby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 312.9 miles (503.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 214.1 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 $72.41 one way or $144.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lewiston and Rigby, 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 Sunny near Rigby.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Rigby. Straight-line distance: 312.95 mi (503.64 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA
| Population | 32,788 |
| Coordinates | 46.4165500, -117.0176600 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rigby
City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 4,292 |
| Coordinates | 43.6724100, -111.9149700 |
| Altitude | 1480 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rigby (-111.91497, 43.67241)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 848 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 34m |
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 | $72.41 | $144.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $78.70 | $157.39 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $84.61 | $169.22 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $100.66 | $201.33 |
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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