How far is New Plymouth, ID from Lewiston, ID?
The driving distance from New Plymouth, ID to Lewiston, ID is about 250.4 miles (403 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Plymouth and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Plymouth and Lewiston.
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Start on South East Avenue
71 m · 4 sec · South East Avenue
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Turn right onto Plymouth Avenue
1624 ft · 27 sec · Plymouth Avenue
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Continue on West Idaho Street
4.7 mi · 7 min · West Idaho Street
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Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on South Whitley Drive
4.2 mi · 7 min · South Whitley Drive
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Turn slight right onto South 16th Street
35.9 mi · 44 min · South 16th Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
8.5 mi · 11 min · Railroad Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Superior Street
111 m · 12 sec · Superior Street
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Merge slight left onto East Central Boulevard
46.6 mi · 1 hr · East Central Boulevard
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Turn left 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 New Plymouth 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 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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving New Plymouth and Chance Light Rain near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Plymouth to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 250.4 miles (403 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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 125.1 miles from New Plymouth and 125.3 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.3 miles (272.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.1 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 7:46 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.41 one way or $68.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between New Plymouth and Lewiston, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Plymouth and Chance Light Rain near Lewiston.
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 New Plymouth and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 169.32 mi (272.5 km).
#1 New Plymouth
City in Payette County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,554 |
| Coordinates | 43.9698900, -116.8190400 |
| Altitude | 689 |
| 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: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $34.41 | $68.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $37.40 | $74.80 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $40.21 | $80.43 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $47.84 | $95.68 |
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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