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

The driving distance from Lewiston Orchards, ID to Payette, ID is about 234 miles (376.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
233.99 mi
04h 48m
Flight
159.08 mi
256.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.08 mi
Kilometers
256.02 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.99 mi
Kilometers
376.57 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Payette
Sun, Apr 19, 10:23 AM MDT
Return by in Lewiston Orchards
Sun, Apr 19, 2:11 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston Orchards
2026-04-19T04:35
Arrive Payette
Sun, Apr 19, 9:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:48 AM to 1:48 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:24 AM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston Orchards
9:00 PM PDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pinehurst
ID

City in Shoshone County

From Lewiston Orchards
116.9 mi
02h 24m
To Payette
117.1 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Sunday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
35°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 4:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 18 sec · Bryden Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto Thain Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Thain Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward 14th Street

    37 m · 3 sec · 14th Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto 14th Street

    1011 ft · 24 sec · 14th Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Thain Road

    112 m · 6 sec · Thain Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Ripon Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ripon Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Barr Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Barr Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Tammany Creek Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Tammany Creek Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Webb Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Webb Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto William H. Bundy Boulevard

    52.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min · William H. Bundy Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Johnston Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Virginia Street

    46.6 mi · 1 hr · Virginia Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Superior Street

    42.6 mi · 51 min · Superior Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue North

    2742 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue North

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North 9th Street

    1417 ft · 1 min · North 9th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue North

    18 m · 3 sec · 3rd Avenue North

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William H. Bundy Boulevard
52.6 mi · 22%
Virginia Street
46.6 mi · 20%
Superior Street
42.6 mi · 18%
Webb Road
6.01 mi · 3%
Tammany Creek Road
3.98 mi · 2%
Johnston Road
2.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.9 mi
159.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinehurst
02h 24m from Lewiston Orchards
Leave By
7:24 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Lewiston Orchards and Partly Cloudy near Payette.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234 miles (376.6 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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 116.9 miles from Lewiston Orchards and 117.1 miles from Payette.

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

The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.9 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 7:24 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.16 one way or $64.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.4 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 Payette, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lewiston Orchards and Partly Cloudy near Payette.

Stop Ideas Near Pinehurst

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pinehurst, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pinehurst.

BUS

McCall, Idaho

42 mi away
147 North 3rd St.
BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

77 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston Orchards and Payette. Straight-line distance: 159.08 mi (256.02 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
Payette

#2 Payette

City in Idaho

Population7,727
Coordinates44.0782200, -116.9337700
Altitude655
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston Orchards (-116.97543, 46.38044)
End: Payette (-116.93377, 44.07822)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.26 gal
31.26 L · about $32.16
Round trip
$64.31
16.52 gal · 62.52 L
Estimated CO2
73.4 kg one way
Round trip: 146.8 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $32.16 $64.31
Mid-grade $4.23 $34.95 $69.90
Premium $4.55 $37.57 $75.15
Diesel $5.41 $44.70 $89.41

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lewiston Orchards, ID and Payette, ID. The current time in Lewiston Orchards is 04:35:24, although it is 05:35:24 in Payette.

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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.