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

The driving distance from Lewiston Orchards, ID to Rigby, ID is about 529.1 miles (851.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 309.9 miles (498.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 54m 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
529.08 mi
09h 57m
Flight
309.86 mi
498.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
309.86 mi
Kilometers
498.67 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
529.08 mi
Kilometers
851.47 km
Drive Time
09h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rigby
Tue, May 5, 9:25 AM MDT
Return by in Lewiston Orchards
Tue, May 5, 6:22 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston Orchards
2026-05-04T22:27
Arrive Rigby
Tue, May 5, 8:25 AM PDT
Route Timing
09h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:57 PM to 6:27 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
4:06 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
264.3 mi
04h 58m
To Rigby
264.8 mi
04h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    182.1 mi · 2 hr 51 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 48: Roberts, Rigby

    989 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 627 North

    2428 ft · 42 sec · East 627 North

  24. 24

    Continue on North 2880 East

    1104 ft · 21 sec · North 2880 East

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 650 North

    6.3 mi · 9 min · East 650 North

  26. 26

    Continue on North 3500 East

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North 3500 East

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto State Highway 48

    651 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 48

  28. 28

    Continue on East 300 North

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East 300 North

  29. 29

    Continue on West 1st South

    1.3 km · 1 min · West 1st South

  30. 30

    Turn left onto South State Street

    845 ft · 17 sec · South State Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 12 East
204 mi · 39%
I 15 South
183 mi · 35%
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
111 mi · 21%
US 95 South
7.38 mi · 1%
East 650 North
6.29 mi · 1%
East 300 North
3.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 15 South

Merge slight left

182 mi · 02h 51m

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 57m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+219.2 mi
309.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 58m from Lewiston Orchards
Leave By
4:06 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lewiston Orchards and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rigby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 529.1 miles (851.5 km) and usually takes 09h 57m 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 264.3 miles from Lewiston Orchards and 264.8 miles from Rigby.

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

The direct path is about 309.9 miles (498.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 219.2 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 $72.68 one way or $145.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.9 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 Rigby, 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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rigby.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston Orchards and Rigby. Straight-line distance: 309.86 mi (498.67 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
Rigby

#2 Rigby

City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States

Population4,292
Coordinates43.6724100, -111.9149700
Altitude1480
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston Orchards (-116.97543, 46.38044)
End: Rigby (-111.91497, 43.67241)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 851 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.67 gal
70.67 L · about $72.68
Round trip
$145.36
37.34 gal · 141.34 L
Estimated CO2
165.9 kg one way
Round trip: 331.8 kg / 731 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $72.68 $145.36
Mid-grade $4.23 $78.99 $157.99
Premium $4.55 $84.93 $169.86
Diesel $5.41 $101.04 $202.08

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 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lewiston Orchards, ID and Rigby, ID. The current time in Lewiston Orchards is 22:27:41, although it is 23:27:41 in Rigby.

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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.