How far is Priest River, ID from Lewiston, ID?
The driving distance from Priest River, ID to Lewiston, ID is about 158 miles (254.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122 miles (196.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Priest River and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Priest River and Lewiston.
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Start on Summit Boulevard
648 ft · 31 sec · Summit Boulevard
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Turn right onto 4th Street
74 m · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Albeni Road
6.4 mi · 10 min · Albeni Road
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Turn left onto North Washington Avenue
2120 ft · 1 min · North Washington Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on South Washington Avenue
37.3 mi · 49 min · South Washington Avenue
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Take the exit straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto North Spokane Corridor
4.9 mi · 6 min · North Spokane Corridor
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Keep slight right
54 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto East Wellesley Avenue
745 ft · 30 sec · East Wellesley Avenue
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Turn left onto North Haven Street
944 ft · 24 sec · North Haven Street
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Continue on North Haven Place
1130 ft · 28 sec · North Haven Place
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Turn straight onto North Market Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Market Street
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Turn left onto East Grace Avenue
540 ft · 18 sec · East Grace Avenue
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Continue on North Greene Street
1.3 km · 2 min · North Greene Street
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Turn straight onto North Freya Way
1804 ft · 48 sec · North Freya Way
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Continue on North Freya Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North Freya Street
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Continue on South Thor Place
1379 ft · 43 sec · South Thor Place
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Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
1113 ft · 19 sec · East 2nd Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
568 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman
73.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Continue straight
20.8 mi · 30 min
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 7 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 Priest River and Lewiston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 195 South
Take the exit slight right toward US 195 South: Colfax, Pullman
73.3 mi · 01h 37m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Priest River and Rain Showers near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Priest River to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 158 miles (254.2 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Worley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Priest River and 77.6 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122 miles (196.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36 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 PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.68 one way or $43.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Priest River and Rain Showers near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Worley
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 Worley.
Spokane Intermodal Center
Colfax, Washington
Deer Park, WA
Moscow, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Priest River and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 122.01 mi (196.36 km).
#1 Priest River
City in Bonner County, Idaho
| Population | 1,893 |
| Coordinates | 48.1809700, -116.9115700 |
| Altitude | 652 |
| 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: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.68 | $43.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $23.57 | $47.13 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $30.14 | $60.29 |
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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