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

The driving distance from Shelley, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID is about 542.8 miles (873.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 315.1 miles (507.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 17m 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
542.84 mi
09h 08m
Flight
315.12 mi
507.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
315.12 mi
Kilometers
507.14 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
542.84 mi
Kilometers
873.62 km
Drive Time
09h 08m

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston Orchards
Wed, May 13, 4:38 AM PDT
Return by in Shelley
Wed, May 13, 2:47 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelley
2026-05-12T20:29
Arrive Lewiston Orchards
Wed, May 13, 5:38 AM MDT
Route Timing
09h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:09 PM to 3:39 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
5:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shelley
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 Shelley
270.1 mi
04h 34m
To Lewiston Orchards
272.7 mi
04h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    53 m · 11 sec · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Center Street

    58 m · 7 sec · East Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Anderson Road

    1698 ft · 29 sec · Anderson Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North 800 East

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North 800 East

  6. 6

    Continue on South 45th West

    1.6 km · 1 min · South 45th West

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    203.5 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    112.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  12. 12

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

    1037 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street

    63 m · 3 sec · Van Buren Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    65 m · 4 sec · Van Buren Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street

    28 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    583 ft · 11 sec · Van Buren Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1143 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1419 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Arthur Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Arthur Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South 5th Street East

    2052 ft · 36 sec · South 5th Street East

  21. 21

    Turn left onto South Higgins Avenue

    716 ft · 28 sec · South Higgins Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Brooks Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Bitteroot Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Bitteroot Road

  24. 24

    Continue on US Highway 93 South

    4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 93 South

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lolo Creek Road

    32.6 mi · 39 min · Lolo Creek Road

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    163.6 mi · 3 hr 42 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Lewiston

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  29. 29

    Continue on 21st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 21st Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Thain Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Thain Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Bryden Avenue

    63 m · 14 sec · Bryden Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left

    19 m · 10 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left

    44 m · 11 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shelley 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
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lolo Creek Road
204 mi · 38%
Veterans Memorial Highway
203 mi · 37%
I 90 West
113 mi · 21%
US Highway 93 South
3.95 mi · 1%
Brooks Street
3.29 mi · 1%
Bitteroot Road
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

203 mi · 03h 11m

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 08m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+227.7 mi
315.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 34m from Shelley
Leave By
5:42 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Shelley 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 Shelley to Lewiston Orchards?

The road trip is about 542.8 miles (873.6 km) and usually takes 09h 08m 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 270.1 miles from Shelley and 272.7 miles from Lewiston Orchards.

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

The direct path is about 315.1 miles (507.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 227.7 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 $74.59 one way or $149.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 170.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shelley and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston Orchards.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelley and Lewiston Orchards. Straight-line distance: 315.12 mi (507.14 km).

Shelley

#1 Shelley

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Population4,466
Coordinates43.3813000, -112.1233100
Altitude1412
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: East Center Street (-112.123317, 43.381391)
End: 11th Street (-116.9756, 46.38045)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 874 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.16 gal
72.51 L · about $74.59
Round trip
$149.18
38.32 gal · 145.02 L
Estimated CO2
170.3 kg one way
Round trip: 340.5 kg / 751 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $74.59 $149.18
Mid-grade $4.23 $81.07 $162.13
Premium $4.55 $87.16 $174.32
Diesel $5.41 $103.69 $207.39

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Shelley, ID and Lewiston Orchards, ID. The current time in Shelley is 20:29:55, although it is 19:29:55 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.