How far is Mountain Home, ID from Lewiston Orchards, ID?
The driving distance from Mountain Home, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID is about 313.9 miles (505.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 233.1 miles (375.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Valley County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Home and Lewiston Orchards.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Home and Lewiston Orchards.
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Start on East 2nd North Street
793 ft · 37 sec · East 2nd North Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd East Street
2576 ft · 45 sec · North 2nd East Street
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Sunset Strip
1.3 km · 1 min · Sunset Strip
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
1002 ft · 17 sec · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Sunset Strip
1.2 km · 1 min · Sunset Strip
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Take the ramp straight
1220 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
39.8 mi · 38 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cole Road, Overland Road
1061 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Cole Road
71 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto South Cole Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Cole Road
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Continue on North Cole Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · North Cole Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
1056 ft · 39 sec · North Mountain View Drive
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Turn right onto North Glenwood Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Glenwood Street
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Turn left onto West State Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West State Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward SH-55
156 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.8 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 · 24 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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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain Home and Lewiston Orchards.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Mountain Home and Rain Showers near Lewiston Orchards.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mountain Home to Lewiston Orchards?
The road trip is about 313.9 miles (505.2 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?
McCall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.5 miles from Mountain Home and 160.4 miles from Lewiston Orchards.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 233.1 miles (375.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 80.8 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 5:16 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.13 one way or $86.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Mountain Home and Lewiston Orchards, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mountain Home and Rain Showers near Lewiston Orchards.
Stop Ideas Near McCall
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 McCall.
McCall, Idaho
Grangeville, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Home and Lewiston Orchards. Straight-line distance: 233.05 mi (375.06 km).
#1 Mountain Home
City in Elmore, Idaho, United States
| Population | 14,562 |
| Coordinates | 43.1329500, -115.6912000 |
| Altitude | 959 |
| 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: 505 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $43.13 | $86.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $46.88 | $93.76 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $50.40 | $100.81 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $59.96 | $119.93 |
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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