How far is Ucon, ID from Lewiston, ID?

The driving distance from Ucon, ID to Lewiston, ID is about 529.2 miles (851.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 314.4 miles (506 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
529.2 mi
09h 14m
Flight
314.41 mi
505.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
314.41 mi
Kilometers
505.99 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
529.2 mi
Kilometers
851.66 km
Drive Time
09h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM PDT
Return by in Ucon
Thu, Apr 23, 5:08 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ucon
2026-04-22T22:39
Arrive Lewiston
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM MDT
Route Timing
09h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:15 PM to 3:45 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
5:30 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ucon
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 Ucon
264.3 mi
04h 37m
To Lewiston
264.9 mi
04h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 29 mph SSW
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ucon and Lewiston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Yellowstone Highway

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Yellowstone Highway

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto East 145th North

    6.9 mi · 12 min · East 145th North

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1241 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    189.2 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    112.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  8. 8

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

    1037 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street

    63 m · 3 sec · Van Buren Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    65 m · 4 sec · Van Buren Street

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street

    28 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    583 ft · 11 sec · Van Buren Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1143 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1419 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Arthur Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Arthur Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South 5th Street East

    2052 ft · 36 sec · South 5th Street East

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Higgins Avenue

    716 ft · 28 sec · South Higgins Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Brooks Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Bitteroot Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Bitteroot Road

  20. 20

    Continue on US Highway 93 South

    4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 93 South

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Lolo Creek Road

    32.6 mi · 39 min · Lolo Creek Road

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    163.6 mi · 3 hr 42 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Lewiston

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Idaho Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lolo Creek Road
205 mi · 39%
Veterans Memorial Highway
189 mi · 36%
I 90 West
113 mi · 21%
East 145th North
7.1 mi · 1%
US Highway 93 South
3.95 mi · 1%
Brooks Street
3.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

189 mi · 02h 57m

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 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+214.8 mi
314.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 37m from Ucon
Leave By
5:30 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ucon 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 Ucon to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 529.2 miles (851.7 km) and usually takes 09h 14m 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 264.3 miles from Ucon and 264.9 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 314.4 miles (506 km), while the road route adds roughly 214.8 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 $72.68 one way or $145.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 165.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ucon and Rain Showers near Lewiston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ucon and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 314.41 mi (505.99 km).

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#1 Ucon

City in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States

Population1,161
Coordinates43.5963000, -111.9638600
Altitude1466
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

Population32,788
Coordinates46.4165500, -117.0176600
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: (-111.963769, 43.596383)
End: Idaho Street (-117.0175, 46.416816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 852 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.67 gal
70.69 L · about $72.68
Round trip
$145.36
37.34 gal · 141.38 L
Estimated CO2
165.9 kg one way
Round trip: 331.8 kg / 731 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $72.68 $145.36
Mid-grade $4.23 $78.99 $157.99
Premium $4.55 $84.93 $169.86
Diesel $5.41 $101.04 $202.08

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Ucon, ID and Lewiston, ID. The current time in Ucon is 22:39:25, although it is 21:39:25 in Lewiston.

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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.