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

The driving distance from Lewiston Orchards, ID to Star, ID is about 275.2 miles (442.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m 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
275.22 mi
05h 39m
Flight
187.23 mi
301.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.23 mi
Kilometers
301.32 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.22 mi
Kilometers
442.93 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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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 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Star
Tue, May 5, 10:29 AM MDT
Return by in Lewiston Orchards
Tue, May 5, 3:08 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lewiston Orchards
2026-05-05T03:50
Arrive Star
Tue, May 5, 9:29 AM PDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:39 PM to 2:39 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
5:42 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
New Meadows
ID

City in Adams County, Idaho, United States

From Lewiston Orchards
137.5 mi
02h 49m
To Star
137.7 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44.4 mi · 55 min · Superior Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    531 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Northwest 16th Street

    2821 ft · 47 sec · Northwest 16th Street

  20. 20

    Continue on East Idaho Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Idaho Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

    25.4 mi · 24 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 44: Middleton

    812 ft · 20 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    1800 ft · 49 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Continue on State Highway 44

    779 ft · 15 sec · State Highway 44

  27. 27

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Star Boulevard

    6.3 mi · 11 min · Star Boulevard

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
William H. Bundy Boulevard
52.6 mi · 19%
Virginia Street
46.6 mi · 17%
Superior Street
44.4 mi · 16%
Old Oregon Trail Highway
25.4 mi · 9%
Star Boulevard
6.31 mi · 2%
Webb Road
6.01 mi · 2%
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
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+88 mi
187.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Meadows
02h 49m from Lewiston Orchards
Leave By
5:42 AM PDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275.2 miles (442.9 km) and usually takes 05h 39m 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?

New Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.5 miles from Lewiston Orchards and 137.7 miles from Star.

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

The direct path is about 187.2 miles (301.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 88 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 5:42 AM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.80 one way or $75.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.3 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 Star, 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 Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Star.

Stop Ideas Near New Meadows

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

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

BUS

McCall, Idaho

16 mi away
147 North 3rd St.
BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

107 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)
BUS

Ontario

118 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lewiston Orchards and Star. Straight-line distance: 187.23 mi (301.32 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
Star

#2 Star

City in Ada County, Idaho, United States

Population10,532
Coordinates43.6921100, -116.4934600
Altitude753
CountryUnited States
Start: Lewiston Orchards (-116.97543, 46.38044)
End: Star (-116.49346, 43.69211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 443 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.71 gal
36.76 L · about $37.80
Round trip
$75.60
19.42 gal · 73.52 L
Estimated CO2
86.3 kg one way
Round trip: 172.6 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $37.80 $75.60
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.08 $82.17
Premium $4.55 $44.17 $88.34
Diesel $5.41 $52.55 $105.10

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 Star, ID. The current time in Lewiston Orchards is 03:50:01, although it is 04:50:01 in Star.

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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.