How far is Lewiston, ID from Ucon, ID?

The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Ucon, ID is about 528.4 miles (850.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 314.4 miles (506 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
528.37 mi
09h 53m
Flight
314.41 mi
505.99 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
314.41 mi
Kilometers
505.99 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
528.37 mi
Kilometers
850.33 km
Drive Time
09h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ucon
Thu, Apr 23, 10:05 AM MDT
Return by in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston
2026-04-22T23:11
Arrive Ucon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:05 AM PDT
Route Timing
09h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:54 PM to 6:24 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
4:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Lewiston
263.9 mi
04h 56m
To Ucon
264.5 mi
04h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Ucon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Ucon.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    32 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    1 km · 2 min · Idaho Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 19th Street

    88 m · 18 sec · 19th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 7th Avenue

    669 ft · 31 sec · 7th Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 21st Street

    103 m · 10 sec · 21st Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 95 South: Missoula, Boise

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East

    164.2 mi · 3 hr 43 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    32.6 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Brooks Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Higgins Avenue

    109 m · 16 sec · South Higgins Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South 6th Street East

    2051 ft · 36 sec · South 6th Street East

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Arthur Avenue

    906 ft · 14 sec · Arthur Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Madison Street

    1226 ft · 16 sec · Madison Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1249 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Van Buren Street

    133 m · 6 sec · Van Buren Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit right

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

    111.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls

    2694 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    189.1 mi · 2 hr 57 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Osgood Area

    881 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West 145th North

    7 mi · 12 min · West 145th North

  24. 24

    Turn sharp right onto North Yellowstone Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Yellowstone Highway

  25. 25

    Turn right

    17 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Ucon.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12 East
204 mi · 39%
I 15 South
190 mi · 36%
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
111 mi · 21%
US 95 South
7.38 mi · 1%
West 145th North
6.97 mi · 1%
Brooks Street
3.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 15 South

Merge slight left

189 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
09h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+214 mi
314.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 56m from Lewiston
Leave By
4:12 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lewiston and Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ucon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Ucon?

The road trip is about 528.4 miles (850.3 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 263.9 miles from Lewiston and 264.5 miles from Ucon.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 314.4 miles (506 km), while the road route adds roughly 214 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 $72.60 one way or $145.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lewiston and Ucon, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lewiston and Rain And Snow Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ucon.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Ucon. Straight-line distance: 314.41 mi (505.99 km).

Lewiston

#1 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

Population32,788
Coordinates46.4165500, -117.0176600
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ucon

City in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States

Population1,161
Coordinates43.5963000, -111.9638600
Altitude1466
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston (-117.01766, 46.41655)
End: Ucon (-111.96386, 43.5963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 850 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.65 gal
70.58 L · about $72.60
Round trip
$145.21
37.3 gal · 141.16 L
Estimated CO2
165.7 kg one way
Round trip: 331.5 kg / 731 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $72.60 $145.21
Mid-grade $4.23 $78.91 $157.82
Premium $4.55 $84.84 $169.68
Diesel $5.41 $100.93 $201.87

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lewiston, ID and Ucon, ID. The current time in Lewiston is 23:11:34, although it is 00:11:34 in Ucon.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.