How far is Lewiston Orchards, ID from Idaho Falls, ID?

The driving distance from Lewiston Orchards, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 535.8 miles (862.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 314.5 miles (506.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 25m 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
535.83 mi
09h 12m
Flight
314.48 mi
506.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
314.48 mi
Kilometers
506.11 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
535.83 mi
Kilometers
862.34 km
Drive Time
09h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idaho Falls
Wed, May 13, 3:30 AM MDT
Return by in Lewiston Orchards
Wed, May 13, 11:43 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston Orchards
2026-05-12T17:17
Arrive Idaho Falls
Wed, May 13, 2:30 AM PDT
Route Timing
09h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:13 PM to 5:43 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
5:34 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston Orchards
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 Orchards
266.4 mi
04h 36m
To Idaho Falls
269.5 mi
04h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lewiston Orchards and Idaho Falls.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston Orchards and Idaho Falls.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    19 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bryden Avenue

    63 m · 11 sec · Bryden Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Thain Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Thain Road

  5. 5

    Continue on 21st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 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

    198 mi · 3 hr 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 20 West: Historic Downtown, Arco

    1619 ft · 47 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on West Broadway Street

    2164 ft · 54 sec · West Broadway Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Utah Avenue

    2435 ft · 50 sec · South Utah Avenue

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Utah Avenue

    31 m · 2 sec · South Utah Avenue

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto South Utah Avenue

    781 ft · 23 sec · South Utah Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Pancheri Drive

    1930 ft · 43 sec · Pancheri Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on West 17th Street

    3067 ft · 58 sec · West 17th Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto South Boulevard

    1.6 km · 3 min · South Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  31. 31

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Charleston Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lewiston Orchards and Idaho Falls.

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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12 East
204 mi · 38%
I 15 South
198 mi · 37%
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
111 mi · 21%
US 95 South
7.38 mi · 1%
Brooks Street
3.29 mi · 1%
21st Street
2.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 15 South

Merge slight left

198 mi · 03h 06m

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 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+221.3 mi
314.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 36m from Lewiston Orchards
Leave By
5:34 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lewiston Orchards and Sunny near Idaho Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewiston Orchards to Idaho Falls?

The road trip is about 535.8 miles (862.3 km) and usually takes 09h 12m 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 266.4 miles from Lewiston Orchards and 269.5 miles from Idaho Falls.

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

The direct path is about 314.5 miles (506.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 221.3 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 $73.62 one way or $147.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 168.1 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 Idaho Falls, 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 Orchards and Sunny near Idaho Falls.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston Orchards and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 314.48 mi (506.11 km).

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#1 Lewiston Orchards

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States of America

Population31,422
Coordinates46.3804400, -116.9754300
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Idaho Falls

#2 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

Population62,888
Coordinates43.4665800, -112.0341400
Altitude1434
CountryUnited States
Start: 11th Street (-116.9756, 46.38045)
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 862 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.91 gal
71.57 L · about $73.62
Round trip
$147.23
37.82 gal · 143.14 L
Estimated CO2
168.1 kg one way
Round trip: 336.1 kg / 741 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $73.62 $147.23
Mid-grade $4.23 $80.01 $160.02
Premium $4.55 $86.02 $172.04
Diesel $5.41 $102.34 $204.68

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lewiston Orchards, ID and Idaho Falls, ID. The current time in Lewiston Orchards is 17:17:23, although it is 18:17:23 in Idaho Falls.

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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.