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

The driving distance from Middleton, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
276.3 mi
05h 01m
Flight
185.54 mi
298.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
185.54 mi
Kilometers
298.6 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.3 mi
Kilometers
444.66 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston Orchards
Tue, May 12, 11:54 PM PDT
Return by in Middleton
Wed, May 13, 5:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middleton
2026-05-12T19:53
Arrive Lewiston Orchards
Wed, May 13, 12:54 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:58 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middleton
9:00 PM MDT
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 Middleton
134.2 mi
02h 30m
To Lewiston Orchards
142.2 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph ENE
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Dewey Avenue

    70 m · 11 sec · North Dewey Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    3.9 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    2302 ft · 56 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    25.4 mi · 24 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue

    3102 ft · 52 sec · East Idaho Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest 16th Street

    3101 ft · 54 sec · Northwest 16th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Whitley Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Whitley Drive

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto South 16th Street

    35.9 mi · 44 min · South 16th Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Railroad Street

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Railroad Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Superior Street

    111 m · 12 sec · Superior Street

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto East Central Boulevard

    46.6 mi · 1 hr · East Central Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Norris Avenue

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North Norris Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Johnston Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    52.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Webb Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Webb Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Tammany Creek Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Tammany Creek Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Tammany Creek Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Tammany Creek Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Barr Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Barr Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Ripon Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Ripon Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Thain Road

    112 m · 6 sec · Thain Road

  23. 23

    Continue on 14th Street

    1005 ft · 24 sec · 14th Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Thain Road

    40 m · 3 sec · Thain Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Thain Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Thain Road

  26. 26

    Turn sharp right onto Bryden Avenue

    59 m · 12 sec · Bryden Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left

    19 m · 10 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left

    44 m · 11 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 28%
East Central Boulevard
46.6 mi · 17%
South 16th Street
35.9 mi · 13%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
25.4 mi · 9%
Railroad Street
8.49 mi · 3%
Webb Road
6.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Norris Avenue

Turn left 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.

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.8 mi
185.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Meadows
02h 30m from Middleton
Leave By
6:58 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Middleton and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston Orchards.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.3 miles (444.7 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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 134.2 miles from Middleton and 142.2 miles from Lewiston Orchards.

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

The direct path is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.8 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 6:58 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.96 one way or $75.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Middleton 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 Middleton and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston Orchards.

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 Middleton and Lewiston Orchards. Straight-line distance: 185.54 mi (298.6 km).

Middleton

#1 Middleton

City in Canyon County, Idaho

Population8,466
Coordinates43.7068300, -116.6201400
Altitude731
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lewiston Orchards

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States of America

Population31,422
Coordinates46.3804400, -116.9754300
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Start: (-116.620141, 43.706937)
End: 11th Street (-116.9756, 46.38045)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 445 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.75 gal
36.91 L · about $37.96
Round trip
$75.91
19.5 gal · 73.82 L
Estimated CO2
86.6 kg one way
Round trip: 173.3 kg / 382 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $37.96 $75.91
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.25 $82.50
Premium $4.55 $44.35 $88.71
Diesel $5.41 $52.77 $105.53

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 Middleton, ID and Lewiston Orchards, ID. The current time in Middleton is 19:53:01, although it is 18:53:01 in Lewiston Orchards.

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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.