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

The driving distance from Lewiston Orchards, ID to Shelley, ID is about 540 miles (869 km), with a travel time of about 10h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 315.1 miles (507.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 05m 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
539.95 mi
10h 02m
Flight
315.12 mi
507.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
315.12 mi
Kilometers
507.14 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
539.95 mi
Kilometers
868.96 km
Drive Time
10h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shelley
Wed, May 13, 7:12 AM MDT
Return by in Lewiston Orchards
Wed, May 13, 4:14 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston Orchards
2026-05-12T20:09
Arrive Shelley
Wed, May 13, 6:12 AM PDT
Route Timing
10h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:03 PM to 6:33 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
3:54 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
269.7 mi
05h 01m
To Shelley
270.2 mi
05h 01m

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
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    203.4 mi · 3 hr 11 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Shelley

    1247 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 4 toward West 65th South

    115 m · 6 sec · West 65th South

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto West 65th South

    560 ft · 10 sec · West 65th South

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South 45th West

    33 m · 2 sec · South 45th West

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto South 45th West

    1.6 km · 1 min · South 45th West

  27. 27

    Continue on North 800 East

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North 800 East

  28. 28

    Continue on Anderson Road

    1698 ft · 32 sec · Anderson Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North State Street

  30. 30

    Turn sharp left onto East Center Street

    9 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 15 South
204 mi · 38%
US 12 East
204 mi · 38%
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
111 mi · 21%
US 95 South
7.38 mi · 1%
Brooks Street
3.29 mi · 1%
North 800 East
2.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 15 South

Merge slight left

203 mi · 03h 11m

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
10h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+224.9 mi
315.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
05h 01m from Lewiston Orchards
Leave By
3:54 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lewiston Orchards and Sunny near Shelley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 540 miles (869 km) and usually takes 10h 02m 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 269.7 miles from Lewiston Orchards and 270.2 miles from Shelley.

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

The direct path is about 315.1 miles (507.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 224.9 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 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 $74.16 one way or $148.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 169.3 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 Shelley, 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 Shelley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston Orchards and Shelley. Straight-line distance: 315.12 mi (507.14 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
Shelley

#2 Shelley

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Population4,466
Coordinates43.3813000, -112.1233100
Altitude1412
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston Orchards (-116.97543, 46.38044)
End: Shelley (-112.12331, 43.3813)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 869 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.05 gal
72.12 L · about $74.16
Round trip
$148.32
38.1 gal · 144.24 L
Estimated CO2
169.3 kg one way
Round trip: 338.6 kg / 746 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $74.16 $148.32
Mid-grade $4.23 $80.60 $161.20
Premium $4.55 $86.66 $173.32
Diesel $5.41 $103.10 $206.20

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 Shelley, ID. The current time in Lewiston Orchards is 20:09:30, although it is 21:09:30 in Shelley.

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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.