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

The driving distance from Lewiston Orchards, ID to Rathdrum, ID is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.92 mi
02h 58m
Flight
99.01 mi
159.34 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.01 mi
Kilometers
159.34 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.92 mi
Kilometers
209.09 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rathdrum
Sat, Apr 18, 1:48 AM PDT
Return by in Lewiston Orchards
Sat, Apr 18, 4:46 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston Orchards
2026-04-17T22:49
Arrive Rathdrum
Sat, Apr 18, 1:48 AM PDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lewiston Orchards
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

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
Tensed
ID

City in Benewah County, Idaho, United States

From Lewiston Orchards
64.9 mi
01h 29m
To Rathdrum
65 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
52°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on US 95 North, US 195 North: Moscow, Pullman, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane

    2988 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    16.6 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Reisenauer Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Washington Street

    16.8 mi · 23 min · South Washington Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    67.2 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1671 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    130 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto North Highway 41

    6.7 mi · 10 min · North Highway 41

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North McCartney Street

    1192 ft · 38 sec · North McCartney Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    93 m · 11 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Mill Street

    74 m · 7 sec · North Mill Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Highway 53

    125 m · 13 sec · West Highway 53

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Highway 53

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Washington Street
84.4 mi · 65%
US 95 North
23.4 mi · 18%
North Highway 41
6.71 mi · 5%
Reisenauer Road
5.25 mi · 4%
21st Street
2.03 mi · 2%
Thain Road
1.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Washington Street

Continue straight

67.2 mi · 01h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
99 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tensed
01h 29m from Lewiston Orchards
Leave By
12:32 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lewiston Orchards and Mostly Sunny near Rathdrum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tensed is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Lewiston Orchards and 65 miles from Rathdrum.

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

The direct path is about 99 miles (159.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.83 one way or $35.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lewiston Orchards and Mostly Sunny near Rathdrum.

Stop Ideas Near Tensed

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tensed, 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 Tensed.

BUS

Colfax, Washington

46 mi away
610 South Main St.
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

48 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

51 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
RAIL

Spokane Intermodal Center

66 mi away
221 W. 1st Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston Orchards and Rathdrum. Straight-line distance: 99.01 mi (159.34 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
Rathdrum

#2 Rathdrum

City in Koostenai County, Idaho, United States

Population9,150
Coordinates47.8124000, -116.8965900
Altitude674
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston Orchards (-116.97543, 46.38044)
End: Rathdrum (-116.89659, 47.8124)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.58 gal
17.35 L · about $17.83
Round trip
$35.66
9.16 gal · 34.7 L
Estimated CO2
40.7 kg one way
Round trip: 81.4 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.83 $35.66
Mid-grade $4.23 $19.38 $38.76
Premium $4.55 $20.83 $41.67
Diesel $5.41 $24.79 $49.57

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lewiston Orchards and Rathdrum. The current time is 22:49:24.

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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.