How far is Spirit Lake, ID from Lewiston, ID?
The driving distance from Spirit Lake, ID to Lewiston, ID is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 19m 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 02h 39m.
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.
City in Benewah County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spirit Lake and Lewiston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spirit Lake and Lewiston.
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Start on North 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 1 min · North 5th Avenue
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Continue on North Highway 41
10.2 mi · 15 min · North Highway 41
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Turn left onto West Highway 53 / North Highway 41
1439 ft · 39 sec · West Highway 53 / North Highway 41
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Turn right onto North Highway 41
7.7 mi · 12 min · North Highway 41
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Turn left onto East Seltice Way
94 m · 10 sec · East Seltice Way
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Turn slight left onto I 90, ID 41
114 m · 16 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90
2435 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest Boulevard
1670 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Northwest Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
798 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right
82.2 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 Spirit Lake and Lewiston.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
82.2 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 Spirit Lake and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spirit Lake to Lewiston?
The road trip is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Tensed is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.4 miles from Spirit Lake and 70.1 miles from Lewiston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 1:10 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.15 one way or $38.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spirit Lake and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.
Stop Ideas Near Tensed
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Oakesdale City Park
City of Plummer
Homestead General Store
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tensed.
Colfax, Washington
Moscow, Idaho
Pullman, Washington
Spokane Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spirit Lake and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 107.3 mi (172.69 km).
#1 Spirit Lake
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,533 |
| Coordinates | 47.9662900, -116.8685300 |
| Altitude | 783 |
| 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: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.15 | $38.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $20.82 | $41.63 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $22.38 | $44.76 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $26.63 | $53.25 |
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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