How far is White Bird, ID from Stites, ID?
The driving distance from White Bird, ID to Stites, ID is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Idaho County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between White Bird and Stites.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Bird and Stites.
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Start on Everst Street
21 m · 8 sec · Everst Street
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Turn left onto River Road
651 ft · 22 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto Whitebird Road
2303 ft · 1 min · Whitebird Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
16.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Harpster Grade Road
21.2 mi · 24 min · Harpster Grade Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between White Bird and Stites.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Harpster Grade Road
Continue on Harpster Grade Road
21.2 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving White Bird and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Stites.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from White Bird to Stites?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 45m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grangeville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from White Bird and 19.6 miles from Stites.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.72 one way or $13.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around White Bird and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Stites.
Stop Ideas Near Grangeville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grangeville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between White Bird and Stites. Straight-line distance: 27.63 mi (44.46 km).
#1 White Bird
City in Idaho County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 95 |
| Coordinates | 45.7615500, -116.3007000 |
| Altitude | 482 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Stites
City in Idaho County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 232 |
| Coordinates | 46.0915600, -115.9762500 |
| Altitude | 398 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stites (-115.97625, 46.09156)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.87 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $7.16 | $14.32 |
| Premium | $5.46 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
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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