How far is Lincoln, ID from Lewiston, ID?
The driving distance from Lincoln, ID to Lewiston, ID is about 500 miles (804.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 318.1 miles (512 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 09h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln and Lewiston.
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Start on North Ammon Road
568 ft · 11 sec · North Ammon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Lincoln Road
8 m · 1 sec · East Lincoln Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lincoln Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Lincoln Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lincoln Road
44 m · 3 sec · East Lincoln Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lincoln Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Lincoln Road
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Continue on East Anderson Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Anderson Avenue
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Continue on Science Center Drive
2330 ft · 40 sec · Science Center Drive
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Take the ramp straight toward US 20
1471 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rigby Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Rigby Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1397 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
197.6 mi · 3 hr 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula
2808 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
112.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, I 90 Business
1037 ft · 26 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street
63 m · 3 sec · Van Buren Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street
65 m · 4 sec · Van Buren Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street
28 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street
583 ft · 11 sec · Van Buren Street
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Turn right onto East Broadway Street
1143 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1419 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on Arthur Avenue
543 ft · 9 sec · Arthur Avenue
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Turn right onto South 5th Street East
2052 ft · 36 sec · South 5th Street East
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Turn left onto South Higgins Avenue
716 ft · 28 sec · South Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto Brooks Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street
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Continue on Bitteroot Road
3 mi · 4 min · Bitteroot Road
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Continue on US Highway 93 South
4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 93 South
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Turn right onto Lolo Creek Road
32.6 mi · 39 min · Lolo Creek Road
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Continue straight
163.6 mi · 3 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Lewiston
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Idaho Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Idaho Street
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Turn left
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lincoln and Lewiston.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Lincoln and Sunny near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lincoln to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 500 miles (804.7 km) and usually takes 09h 24m 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 262.8 miles from Lincoln and 237.2 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 318.1 miles (512 km), while the road route adds roughly 181.9 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 MDT. 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 $85.87 one way or $171.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 156.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lincoln and Lewiston, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lincoln and Sunny near Lewiston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 318.12 mi (511.97 km).
#1 Lincoln
Situated in eastern Idaho's Bonneville County at an altitude of 4757 feet, this census-designated place lies immediately east of Idaho Falls in the Snake River Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.5129700, -111.9644100 |
| Altitude | 1450 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewiston
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA
| Population | 32,788 |
| Coordinates | 46.4165500, -117.0176600 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Idaho Street (-117.0175, 46.416816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 805 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.87 | $85.87 | $171.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $91.53 | $183.07 |
| Premium | $5.46 | $96.23 | $192.45 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $112.05 | $224.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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