How far is McCall, ID from Lewiston, ID?
The driving distance from McCall, ID to Lewiston, ID is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.1 miles (182 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Idaho County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McCall and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCall and Lewiston.
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Start on East Lake Street
12 mi · 20 min · East Lake Street
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Turn right onto North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North Norris Avenue
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Turn left onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 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 McCall and Lewiston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Norris Avenue
Turn right onto North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving McCall and Partly Sunny near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McCall to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
White Bird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.2 miles from McCall and 80.3 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.1 miles (182 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.03 one way or $44.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between McCall and Lewiston, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around McCall and Partly Sunny near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near White Bird
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Bird.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McCall and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 113.09 mi (182 km).
#1 McCall
City in Valley County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 3,597 |
| Coordinates | 44.9110100, -116.0987400 |
| Altitude | 1528 |
| 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: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $3.89 | $22.03 | $44.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $23.95 | $47.89 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $25.75 | $51.49 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $30.63 | $61.26 |
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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