How far is Wilder, ID from Lewiston, ID?

The driving distance from Wilder, ID to Lewiston, ID is about 267.5 miles (430.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
267.51 mi
04h 55m
Flight
189.39 mi
304.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.39 mi
Kilometers
304.79 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.51 mi
Kilometers
430.51 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Tue, May 12, 10:36 PM PDT
Return by in Wilder
Wed, May 13, 4:31 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilder
2026-05-12T18:41
Arrive Lewiston
Tue, May 12, 11:36 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM PDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:10 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilder
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pinehurst
ID

City in Shoshone County

From Wilder
134.3 mi
02h 27m
To Lewiston
133.2 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NE
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    6.5 mi · 7 min · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    15.5 mi · 18 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit left

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue

    3102 ft · 52 sec · East Idaho Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwest 16th Street

    3101 ft · 54 sec · Northwest 16th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Whitley Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Whitley Drive

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto South 16th Street

    35.9 mi · 44 min · South 16th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Railroad Street

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Railroad Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Superior Street

    111 m · 12 sec · Superior Street

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto East Central Boulevard

    46.6 mi · 1 hr · East Central Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Norris Avenue

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North Norris Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Johnston Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Lewiston

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Idaho Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 29%
East Central Boulevard
46.6 mi · 17%
South 16th Street
35.9 mi · 13%
5th Street
22.1 mi · 8%
Railroad Street
8.49 mi · 3%
Johnston Road
3.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Norris Avenue

Turn left onto North Norris Avenue

76.4 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.1 mi
189.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinehurst
02h 27m from Wilder
Leave By
7:10 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wilder 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 Wilder to Lewiston?

The road trip is about 267.5 miles (430.5 km) and usually takes 04h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pinehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from Wilder and 133.2 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 189.4 miles (304.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.1 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.75 one way or $73.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pinehurst

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

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

BUS

McCall, Idaho

42 mi away
147 North 3rd St.
BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

77 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilder and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 189.39 mi (304.79 km).

Wilder

#1 Wilder

City in Idaho, USA

Population1,823
Coordinates43.6765500, -116.9118200
Altitude740
CountryUnited States
Lewiston

#2 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

Population32,788
Coordinates46.4165500, -117.0176600
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: 5th Street (-116.912005, 43.676551)
End: Idaho Street (-117.0175, 46.416816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 431 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.44 gal
35.73 L · about $36.75
Round trip
$73.50
18.88 gal · 71.46 L
Estimated CO2
83.9 kg one way
Round trip: 167.8 kg / 370 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $36.75 $73.50
Mid-grade $4.23 $39.94 $79.88
Premium $4.55 $42.94 $85.89
Diesel $5.41 $51.09 $102.18

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 Wilder, ID and Lewiston, ID. The current time in Wilder is 18:41:06, although it is 17:41:06 in Lewiston.

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.