How far is Lewiston Orchards, ID from Caldwell, ID?
The driving distance from Lewiston Orchards, ID to Caldwell, ID is about 273.2 miles (439.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188.3 miles (303 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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City in Adams County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston Orchards and Caldwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston Orchards and Caldwell.
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Start on the route
44 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
19 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Bryden Avenue
63 m · 18 sec · Bryden Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Thain Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Thain Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 14th Street
37 m · 3 sec · 14th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto 14th Street
1011 ft · 24 sec · 14th Street
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Turn slight left onto Thain Road
112 m · 6 sec · Thain Road
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Continue on Ripon Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Ripon Avenue
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Turn straight onto Barr Road
1 km · 57 sec · Barr Road
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Continue on Tammany Creek Road
4 mi · 7 min · Tammany Creek Road
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Continue on Webb Road
6 mi · 9 min · Webb Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto William H. Bundy Boulevard
52.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · William H. Bundy Boulevard
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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
27.7 mi · 26 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward City Center, 10th Avenue
1563 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto North 10th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · North 10th Avenue
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston Orchards and Caldwell.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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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.
Sunny leaving Lewiston Orchards and Sunny near Caldwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lewiston Orchards to Caldwell?
The road trip is about 273.2 miles (439.7 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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?
New Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134 miles from Lewiston Orchards and 139.2 miles from Caldwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188.3 miles (303 km), while the road route adds roughly 84.9 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 7:06 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.53 one way or $75.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lewiston Orchards and Caldwell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lewiston Orchards and Sunny near Caldwell.
Stop Ideas Near New Meadows
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 New Meadows.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston Orchards and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 188.29 mi (303.02 km).
#1 Lewiston Orchards
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States of America
| Population | 31,422 |
| Coordinates | 46.3804400, -116.9754300 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Caldwell
The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.
| Population | 58,481 |
| Coordinates | 43.6629400, -116.6873600 |
| Altitude | 724 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-116.687278, 43.66289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $37.53 | $75.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $40.79 | $81.57 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $43.85 | $87.70 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $52.17 | $104.34 |
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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