How far is Rigby, ID from Lewiston Orchards, ID?

The driving distance from Rigby, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID is about 532.4 miles (856.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 309.9 miles (498.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Road
532.42 mi
09h 17m
Flight
309.86 mi
498.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
309.86 mi
Kilometers
498.67 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
532.42 mi
Kilometers
856.84 km
Drive Time
09h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston Orchards
Tue, May 5, 6:34 AM PDT
Return by in Rigby
Tue, May 5, 4:52 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rigby
2026-05-04T22:16
Arrive Lewiston Orchards
Tue, May 5, 7:34 AM MDT
Route Timing
09h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:18 PM to 3:48 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:24 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rigby
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Rigby
264.7 mi
04h 38m
To Lewiston Orchards
267.7 mi
04h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rigby and Lewiston Orchards.

  1. 1

    Start on North State Street

    845 ft · 21 sec · North State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 1st South

    1.3 km · 1 min · West 1st South

  3. 3

    Continue on East 300 North

    3.5 mi · 5 min · East 300 North

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto State Highway 48

    651 ft · 11 sec · State Highway 48

  5. 5

    Continue on North 3500 East

    3.4 mi · 5 min · North 3500 East

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on East 650 North

    6.3 mi · 9 min · East 650 North

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North 2880 East

    1104 ft · 19 sec · North 2880 East

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 627 North

    1885 ft · 34 sec · East 627 North

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    1365 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    182.2 mi · 2 hr 51 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    112.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, I 90 Business

    1037 ft · 26 sec

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street

    63 m · 3 sec · Van Buren Street

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    65 m · 4 sec · Van Buren Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street

    28 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    583 ft · 11 sec · Van Buren Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1143 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1419 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Arthur Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Arthur Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South 5th Street East

    2052 ft · 36 sec · South 5th Street East

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Higgins Avenue

    716 ft · 28 sec · South Higgins Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Brooks Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Bitteroot Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Bitteroot Road

  25. 25

    Continue on US Highway 93 South

    4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 93 South

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lolo Creek Road

    32.6 mi · 39 min · Lolo Creek Road

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    163.6 mi · 3 hr 42 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Lewiston

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  30. 30

    Continue on 21st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 21st Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Thain Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Thain Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Bryden Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Bryden Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left

    19 m · 10 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left

    44 m · 11 sec

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lolo Creek Road
204 mi · 38%
Veterans Memorial Highway
182 mi · 34%
I 90 West
113 mi · 21%
East 650 North
6.29 mi · 1%
US Highway 93 South
3.95 mi · 1%
East 300 North
3.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

182 mi · 02h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
09h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+222.5 mi
309.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 38m from Rigby
Leave By
5:24 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rigby and Sunny near Lewiston Orchards.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rigby to Lewiston Orchards?

The road trip is about 532.4 miles (856.8 km) and usually takes 09h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 264.7 miles from Rigby and 267.7 miles from Lewiston Orchards.

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

The direct path is about 309.9 miles (498.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 222.5 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $73.15 one way or $146.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rigby and Sunny near Lewiston Orchards.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rigby and Lewiston Orchards. Straight-line distance: 309.86 mi (498.67 km).

Rigby

#1 Rigby

City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States

Population4,292
Coordinates43.6724100, -111.9149700
Altitude1480
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lewiston Orchards

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States of America

Population31,422
Coordinates46.3804400, -116.9754300
Altitude439
CountryUnited States
Start: North State Street (-111.914908, 43.67241)
End: 11th Street (-116.9756, 46.38045)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 857 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.79 gal
71.12 L · about $73.15
Round trip
$146.30
37.58 gal · 142.24 L
Estimated CO2
167 kg one way
Round trip: 334 kg / 736 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $73.15 $146.30
Mid-grade $4.23 $79.50 $159.00
Premium $4.55 $85.48 $170.95
Diesel $5.41 $101.69 $203.38

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 · May 05, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Rigby, ID and Lewiston Orchards, ID. The current time in Rigby is 22:16:43, although it is 21:16:43 in Lewiston Orchards.

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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.