How far is Ponderay, ID from Lewiston, ID?
The driving distance from Ponderay, ID to Lewiston, ID is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ponderay and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ponderay and Lewiston.
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Start on Birch Avenue
18 m · 5 sec · Birch Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Street
68 m · 10 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Railroad Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Railroad Avenue
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Take the exit left
1293 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sand Creek Byway
45.2 mi · 57 min · Sand Creek Byway
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Continue straight
82.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Continue on North Main Street
535 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Jackson Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Reisenauer Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road
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Turn right
22.9 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 12 West: Lewiston
2635 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 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 Ponderay 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.
Sand Creek Byway
Continue straight
82.4 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ponderay and Sunny near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ponderay to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 161.6 miles (260.1 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Plummer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Ponderay and 80.9 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.19 one way or $44.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ponderay and Sunny near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Plummer
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 Plummer.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ponderay and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 132.46 mi (213.18 km).
#1 Ponderay
City in Bonner County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,157 |
| Coordinates | 48.3054800, -116.5338000 |
| Altitude | 648 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $22.19 | $44.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $24.12 | $48.23 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $25.93 | $51.86 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $30.85 | $61.70 |
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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