How far is Lewiston Orchards, ID from Lincoln, ID?

The driving distance from Lewiston Orchards, ID to Lincoln, ID is about 534.8 miles (860.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 315 miles (507 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
534.82 mi
09h 59m
Flight
315.01 mi
506.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
315.01 mi
Kilometers
506.96 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
534.82 mi
Kilometers
860.71 km
Drive Time
09h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln
Tue, Nov 10, 5:56 AM MST
Return by in Lewiston Orchards
Tue, Nov 10, 2:56 PM PST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston Orchards
2026-11-09T18:57
Arrive Lincoln
Tue, Nov 10, 4:56 AM PST
Route Timing
09h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PST
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:59 PM to 6:29 PM MST

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

Leave by
4:02 PM PST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston Orchards
8:00 PM PST
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
267.1 mi
04h 59m
To Lincoln
267.7 mi
04h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Today

Light Rain

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 9:00 AM PST
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE
Destination
56°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM MST
Wind
5 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston Orchards and Lincoln.

  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

    197.5 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Airport, Idaho Falls

    1580 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Grandview Drive

    916 ft · 30 sec · Grandview Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Rigby Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Rigby Highway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Science Center Drive

    1042 ft · 25 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    121 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Science Center Drive

    1522 ft · 29 sec · Science Center Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on East Anderson Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Anderson Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Lincoln Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lincoln Road

    42 m · 2 sec · East Lincoln Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto East Lincoln Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Lincoln Road

  32. 32

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Ammon Road

    81 m · 5 sec · North Ammon Road

  33. 33

    Exit the roundabout onto North Ammon Road

    558 ft · 11 sec · North Ammon Road

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Ammon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 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

197 mi · 03h 05m

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 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+219.8 mi
315 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 59m from Lewiston Orchards
Leave By
4:02 PM PST
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Lewiston Orchards and Partly Sunny near Lincoln.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lewiston Orchards to Lincoln?

The road trip is about 534.8 miles (860.7 km) and usually takes 09h 59m 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 267.1 miles from Lewiston Orchards and 267.7 miles from Lincoln.

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

The direct path is about 315 miles (507 km), while the road route adds roughly 219.8 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 PST. 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 $82.14 one way or $164.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167.7 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 Lincoln, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Lewiston Orchards and Partly Sunny near Lincoln.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston Orchards and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 315.01 mi (506.96 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
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#2 Lincoln

Situated in eastern Idaho's Bonneville County at an altitude of 4757 feet, this census-designated place lies immediately east of Idaho Falls in the Snake River Valley.

Population0
Coordinates43.5129700, -111.9644100
Altitude1450
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston Orchards (-116.97543, 46.38044)
End: Lincoln (-111.96441, 43.51297)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 861 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.87 gal
71.44 L · about $82.14
Round trip
$164.28
37.74 gal · 142.88 L
Estimated CO2
167.7 kg one way
Round trip: 335.4 kg / 739 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.35 $82.14 $164.28
Mid-grade $4.67 $88.12 $176.25
Premium $4.93 $93.05 $186.10
Diesel $6.37 $120.28 $240.55

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 · Nov 09, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lewiston Orchards, ID and Lincoln, ID. The current time in Lewiston Orchards is 18:57:36, although it is 19:57:36 in Lincoln.

Distance to Other Cities

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