How far is Meridian, ID from Lewiston Orchards, ID?
The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID is about 270.4 miles (435.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Lewiston Orchards.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Lewiston Orchards.
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Start on North Main Street
17 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Pine Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Pine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Pine Avenue
37 m · 2 sec · East Pine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Pine Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Pine Avenue
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Turn left onto North Eagle Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · North Eagle Road
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Continue on South Eagle Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Eagle Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.9 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway
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Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Highway 55
16 mi · 24 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
18.5 mi · 25 min · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Main Street
45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi · 3 min · Deinhard Lane
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Continue on Boydstun Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · West 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
52.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Turn left onto Webb Road
6 mi · 9 min · Webb Road
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Continue on Tammany Creek Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Tammany Creek Road
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Continue on Tammany Creek Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Tammany Creek Road
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Turn straight onto Barr Road
1 km · 57 sec · Barr Road
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Continue on Ripon Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Ripon Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Thain Road
112 m · 6 sec · Thain Road
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Continue on 14th Street
1005 ft · 23 sec · 14th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Thain Road
40 m · 3 sec · Thain Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Thain Road
1 mi · 2 min · Thain Road
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Turn sharp right onto Bryden Avenue
59 m · 12 sec · Bryden Avenue
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Turn left
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
44 m · 11 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 Meridian and Lewiston Orchards.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Meridian and Sunny near Lewiston Orchards.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Lewiston Orchards?
The road trip is about 270.4 miles (435.2 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?
Pinehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.9 miles from Meridian and 138.5 miles from Lewiston Orchards.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.4 miles (311.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 77 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:30 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.14 one way or $74.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Meridian and Lewiston Orchards, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meridian and Sunny near Lewiston Orchards.
Stop Ideas Near Pinehurst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pinehurst.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Lewiston Orchards. Straight-line distance: 193.39 mi (311.23 km).
#1 Meridian
The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.
| Population | 114,161 |
| Coordinates | 43.6121100, -116.3915100 |
| Altitude | 794 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lewiston Orchards
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States of America
| Population | 31,422 |
| Coordinates | 46.3804400, -116.9754300 |
| Altitude | 439 |
| Country | United States |
End: 11th Street (-116.9756, 46.38045)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $37.14 | $74.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $40.36 | $80.73 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $43.40 | $86.79 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $51.63 | $103.26 |
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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