How far is Lewiston, ID from Wilder, ID?
The driving distance from Lewiston, ID to Wilder, ID is about 269 miles (432.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 54m 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 05h 27m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Shoshone County
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston and Wilder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston and Wilder.
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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
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
58.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Turn right onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road
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Turn right
76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Virginia Street
46.6 mi · 1 hr · Virginia Street
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Turn left onto Superior Street
44.4 mi · 55 min · Superior Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
531 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Northwest 16th Street
2821 ft · 47 sec · Northwest 16th Street
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Continue on East Idaho Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · East Idaho Avenue
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Turn left
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95: Payette, Parma
1176 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right
15.3 mi · 18 min
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston and Wilder.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
76.4 mi · 01h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lewiston and Sunny near Wilder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston to Wilder?
The road trip is about 269 miles (432.9 km) and usually takes 05h 27m 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?
Pinehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.4 miles from Lewiston and 134.6 miles from Wilder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.6 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.94 one way or $73.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lewiston and Wilder, 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 Wilder.
Stop Ideas Near Pinehurst
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 Pinehurst.
McCall, Idaho
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston and Wilder. Straight-line distance: 189.39 mi (304.79 km).
#1 Lewiston
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA
| Population | 32,788 |
| Coordinates | 46.4165500, -117.0176600 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilder
City in Idaho, USA
| Population | 1,823 |
| Coordinates | 43.6765500, -116.9118200 |
| Altitude | 740 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilder (-116.91182, 43.67655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $36.94 | $73.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $40.15 | $80.30 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $43.17 | $86.34 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $51.36 | $102.72 |
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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