Orofino, ID Road Trips
Drivers starting from Orofino, ID have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Mountain West. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 248-mile quick runs to 255-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Orofino, ID head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
489.1 mi
Idaho Falls, ID
Quickest Drive
5h 15m
Eagle, ID
Plan Around Orofino, ID
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Orofino, ID is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Orofino, ID
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Orofino, ID
Driving from Orofino, ID
On average, trips departing from Orofino, ID run 252 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 22m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 255 miles (5h 29m), while the shortest is just 248 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Orofino, ID include Boise, ID (254.6 mi, 5h 29m) and Eagle, ID (248.4 mi, 5h 15m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in ID currently averages around $3.89 per gallon. For the typical 252-mile trip from Orofino, ID, budget about $39 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 2 mapped routes leaving Orofino, ID and 3 routes heading into Orofino, ID, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 248 to 255 miles.
The longest mapped route from Orofino, ID covers 255 miles and takes approximately 5h 29m. Shorter options start at just 248 miles.
The average route from Orofino, ID runs about 252 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 252-mile trip from Orofino, ID costs roughly $39 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Orofino, ID include Boise, ID and Eagle, ID. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Orofino, ID by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,254
Median Income
$57,171
Median Home Value
$218,900
Median Age
42.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Orofino, ID at a Glance
Founded
1895
Elevation
1,030 ft
Area
2 mi²
Notable People from Orofino, ID
A sampling of people born in Orofino, ID.
Jeanette Loff
1906–1942
American actress (1906–1942)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Orofino, ID.
Orofino Historic District
historic district in Idaho, United States
U.S. Post Office – Orofino Main
post office in Orofino, Idaho
City data from Wikidata (Q985280), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Orofino, ID
Orofino is in North Central Idaho.
Orofino is the main city on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. It is close to where Lewis & Clark put their canoes in on the Clearwater River for the last stretch of their expedition to the Pacific Ocean. It is also close to the Dworshak Dam, the third-highest dam in the United States, behind Oroville Dam in California and Hoover Dam on the Colorado. Its setting amongst tumbly semi-arid hills and the Clearwater River is quite attractive.
1 Canoe Camp - Nez Perce National Historic Park, ☏ +1 208 476-3746. This marks the site where Lewis and Clark worked with the Nez Perce to carve out canoes that would take them to the Pacific. It can be a quick stop. (updated Oct 2021) 2 Dworshak Visitor Center, 1842 Viewpoint Rd, Ahsahka, ☏ +1 208-476-1255. M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM. Here you can visit the third tallest dam in the U.S., right behind Oroville and Hoover. It was built in 1973 and stands at 717 from the riverbed, looking like a concrete fortress. Tours give you a chance to explore the top and other parts of the facility. Free. (updated Oct 2021) 3 Clearwater Historical Museum, 433 Bartlett St, ☏ +1 208 476-5033. M, W-F 11AM-5PM. Regional historical displays. (updated Oct 2021)
1 Dworshak Fish Hatchery, 276 Dworshak Complex Drive, ☏ +1 208 476-3331. Daily 9AM-3PM. The original objective was to replenish fish populations that might have been depleted by the dam, but it is fun to view the fish and surroundings with the dam in the background. (updated Oct 2021)
1 Helgeson Place Hotel Suites, 125 Johnson Ave, ☏ +1 208 476-5729. Hotel set in brick building. (updated Oct 2021) 2 Best Western Lodge At River's Edge, 615 Main St, ☏ +1 208 476-9999. Nice views of the river and then an indoor pool and nice breakfast spread in the morning. (updated Oct 2021) 3 Pink House Recreation Site, 4815 US-12, ☏ +1 208 962-3245. A tranquil place to camp along the Clearwater run by the BLM, even has a "beach" along the river. $10 per tent site. (updated Oct 2021)
Orofino is off the beaten track. It lacks services by mass public transit, and your best bet is to drive there on Idaho Route 12.
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