How far is Pinehurst, ID from Lewiston, ID?

The driving distance from Pinehurst, ID to Lewiston, ID is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
127.3 mi
02h 15m
Flight
86.89 mi
139.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.89 mi
Kilometers
139.83 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.3 mi
Kilometers
204.87 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Wed, Apr 15, 2:44 AM PDT
Return by in Pinehurst
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pinehurst
2026-04-15T01:29
Arrive Lewiston
Wed, Apr 15, 3:44 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:00 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pinehurst
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Cottonwood
ID

Town in Idaho County, Idaho, United States

From Pinehurst
63.6 mi
01h 07m
To Lewiston
63.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pinehurst and Lewiston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    690 ft · 31 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Johnston Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Lewiston

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Idaho Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Johnston Road
3.78 mi · 3%
Idaho Street
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

67.5 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.4 mi
86.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cottonwood
01h 07m from Pinehurst
Leave By
2:00 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Showers leaving Pinehurst and Light Rain near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pinehurst to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Cottonwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.6 miles from Pinehurst and 63.7 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 86.9 miles (139.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 2:00 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.48 one way or $34.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pinehurst and Lewiston, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Showers around Pinehurst and Light Rain near Lewiston.

Stop Ideas Near Cottonwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cottonwood, 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 Cottonwood.

BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

22 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)
BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

66 mi away
1920 Highway 128
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

91 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

99 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pinehurst and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 86.89 mi (139.83 km).

Pinehurst

#1 Pinehurst

City in Shoshone County

Population1,626
Coordinates45.2526700, -116.3343000
Altitude826
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

Population32,788
Coordinates46.4165500, -117.0176600
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: (-116.334636, 45.252565)
End: Idaho Street (-117.0175, 46.416816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
17 L · about $17.48
Round trip
$34.96
8.98 gal · 34 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.48 $34.96
Mid-grade $4.23 $19.00 $37.99
Premium $4.55 $20.43 $40.85
Diesel $5.41 $24.30 $48.60

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 · Apr 15, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pinehurst, ID and Lewiston, ID. The current time in Pinehurst is 01:29:40, although it is 00:29:40 in Lewiston.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.