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

The driving distance from Salmon, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID is about 337.1 miles (542.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
337.1 mi
06h 43m
Flight
170.13 mi
273.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.13 mi
Kilometers
273.8 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.1 mi
Kilometers
542.51 km
Drive Time
06h 43m

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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 06h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston Orchards
Fri, Apr 17, 2:46 PM PDT
Return by in Salmon
Fri, Apr 17, 10:30 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Salmon
2026-04-17T09:02
Arrive Lewiston Orchards
Fri, Apr 17, 3:46 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
11:44 AM to 1:14 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
10:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Salmon
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
Pierce
ID

City in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States

From Salmon
168.4 mi
03h 21m
To Lewiston Orchards
168.7 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Snow

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW
Destination
56°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Saint Charles Street

    63 m · 14 sec · South Saint Charles Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1103 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto US 93: Missoula

    128.7 mi · 2 hr 50 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lolo Creek Road

    32.6 mi · 39 min · Lolo Creek Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    163.6 mi · 3 hr 42 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Lewiston

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue on 21st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 21st Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Thain Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Thain Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bryden Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Bryden Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left

    19 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    44 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Salmon 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lolo Creek Road
204 mi · 60%
US 93
129 mi · 38%
Thain Road
1.88 mi · 1%
Lewiston
1.51 mi
21st Street
1.07 mi
Main Street
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Lolo Creek Road

Continue straight

164 mi · 03h 42m

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
06h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+167 mi
170.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pierce
03h 21m from Salmon
Leave By
10:32 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Light Snow leaving Salmon and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston Orchards.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 337.1 miles (542.5 km) and usually takes 06h 43m 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?

Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.4 miles from Salmon and 168.7 miles from Lewiston Orchards.

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

The direct path is about 170.1 miles (273.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 167 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 $46.33 one way or $92.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Light Snow around Salmon and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston Orchards.

Stop Ideas Near Pierce

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

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

BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

68 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)
BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

93 mi away
1920 Highway 128
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

96 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

109 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Salmon and Lewiston Orchards. Straight-line distance: 170.13 mi (273.8 km).

Salmon

#1 Salmon

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

Population3,169
Coordinates45.1757500, -113.8959000
Altitude1202
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: South Saint Charles Street (-113.895899, 45.17575)
End: 11th Street (-116.9756, 46.38045)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.9 gal
45.03 L · about $46.33
Round trip
$92.65
23.8 gal · 90.06 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.5 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $46.33 $92.65
Mid-grade $4.23 $50.35 $100.70
Premium $4.55 $54.13 $108.27
Diesel $5.41 $64.40 $128.81

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 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Salmon, ID and Lewiston Orchards, ID. The current time in Salmon is 09:02:29, although it is 08:02:29 in Lewiston Orchards.

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.