How far is Lewiston, ID from Shelley, ID?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Shelley, ID is about 537.9 miles (865.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 58m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Shelley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Shelley.
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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
203.4 mi · 3 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Shelley
1247 ft · 30 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward West 65th South
115 m · 6 sec · West 65th South
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Exit the roundabout onto West 65th South
560 ft · 10 sec · West 65th South
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South 45th West
33 m · 2 sec · South 45th West
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Exit the roundabout onto South 45th West
1.6 km · 1 min · South 45th West
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Continue on North 800 East
2.3 mi · 3 min · North 800 East
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Continue on Anderson Road
1698 ft · 32 sec · Anderson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Street
1.1 km · 2 min · North State Street
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Turn sharp left onto East Center Street
9 m · 1 sec · East Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Shelley.
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
203 mi · 03h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lewiston and Sunny near Shelley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Shelley?
The road trip is about 537.9 miles (865.6 km) and usually takes 09h 58m 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 268.7 miles from Lewiston and 269.2 miles from Shelley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 318.3 miles (512.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 219.6 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 $73.89 one way or $147.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 168.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lewiston and Shelley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lewiston and Sunny near Shelley.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Shelley. Straight-line distance: 318.26 mi (512.19 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA
| Population | 32,788 |
| Coordinates | 46.4165500, -117.0176600 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shelley
City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 4,466 |
| Coordinates | 43.3813000, -112.1233100 |
| Altitude | 1412 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelley (-112.12331, 43.3813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 866 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 42m |
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 | $73.89 | $147.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $80.30 | $160.61 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $86.34 | $172.68 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $102.72 | $205.44 |
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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