Blackfoot, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID is 518.7 miles and takes about 9h 50m via Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, North Norris Avenue, and I 86, with a fuel budget near $83 and recommended for 2 days. This long-haul drive stays within Idaho, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. With a recommended two-day pace, you'll have ample time to break up the nearly 10-hour driving commitment. It's a substantial trip across the state, so planning for an overnight stop is a good idea.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
259.4 miles from Blackfoot, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
171.2 mi
2h 41m
North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi
1h 26m
I 86
62.7 mi
59m
US 95
52.6 mi
1h
Main Street
45.6 mi
1h 1m
Veterans Memorial Highway
19.7 mi
18m
Horseshoe Bend Road
18.9 mi
25m
Highway 55
18.4 mi
27m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 171.2 mi, about 2h 41m
Traffic on I-84
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 87 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,949 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,295
Quietest
2 AM
~145 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackfoot, ID and Lewiston Orchards, ID.
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Start on this road
35 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
162 ft·12 sec·North Broadway Street
3
Turn left onto West Idaho Street
333 ft·19 sec·West Idaho Street
4
Turn left onto North Ash Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·North Ash Street
5
Turn right onto I 15 Business
0.5 mi·49 sec·West Bridge Street
6
Continue on I 15 Business
0.6 mi·1 min·Bergener Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
8
Merge onto I 15
20 mi·18 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi·43 sec
Exit 72Toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
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Continue on I 86
63 mi·59 min·I 86
11
Continue on I 84; US 30
171 mi·2 hr 41 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 50AToward Cole Road, Overland RoadUse the right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
232 ft·12 sec
Toward Cole RoadUse the left / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto South Cole Road
0.8 mi·1 min·South Cole Road
15
Continue on North Cole Road
2.6 mi·5 min·North Cole Road
Use the left lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
0.2 mi·39 sec·North Mountain View Drive
17
Turn right onto North Glenwood Street
1.7 mi·3 min·North Glenwood Street
18
Turn left onto ID 44
2.3 mi·3 min·West State Street
19
Take the ramp
513 ft·14 sec
Toward SH-55
20
Merge onto ID 55
8.8 mi·11 min·North Horseshoe Bend Road
21
Continue on ID 55
5.9 mi·7 min·Payette River Scenic Byway
22
Continue on ID 55
2.4 mi·3 min·Highway 55
23
Continue on ID 55
0.4 mi·29 sec·Horseshoe Bend Road
24
Continue on ID 55
16 mi·24 min·Highway 55
25
Continue on ID 55
18 mi·25 min·Horseshoe Bend Road
26
Continue on ID 55
46 mi·1 hr 1 min·Main Street
27
Turn left onto Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi·2 min·Deinhard Lane
28
Continue on Boydstun Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Boydstun Street
29
At end of road, turn left onto ID 55
11 mi·16 min·West Lake Street
30
Turn right onto US 95
76 mi·1 hr 26 min·North Norris Avenue
31
Turn left onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Johnston Road
32
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
53 mi·1 hr·US 95
33
Turn left onto Webb Road
6.0 mi·8 min·Webb Road
34
Continue on Tammany Creek Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Tammany Creek Road
35
Continue on Tammany Creek Road
2.6 mi·4 min·Tammany Creek Road
36
Turn straight onto Barr Road
0.6 mi·57 sec·Barr Road
37
Continue on Ripon Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Ripon Avenue
38
Turn slight right onto Thain Road
366 ft·6 sec·Thain Road
39
Continue on 14th Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·14th Street
40
Enter roundabout onto Thain Road
131 ft·3 sec·Thain Road
41
Continue on Thain Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Thain Road
42
Turn sharp right onto Bryden Avenue
192 ft·12 sec·Bryden Avenue
43
Turn left
62 ft·9 sec
44
Turn left
145 ft·10 sec
45
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 9h 50m estimated drive time, splitting this into two days is highly recommended. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight for your first leg. Plan for at least two stops to break up the 518.7 miles. Keep an eye on fuel levels, especially during the longer stretches, as services can be spaced out. The longest continuous stretch is over 170 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, so be sure to fuel up before embarking on that segment.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 259.4 miles from Blackfoot, ID, or about 4h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 171.2 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 114 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 259.4 miles or 4h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 259.4 miles or 4h 11m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 8h 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewiston Orchards, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blackfoot, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blackfoot, ID
Aim for roughly 259 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lewiston Orchards, ID
Aim for roughly 259 miles and 4.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 114 miles from Blackfoot, ID.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for about 171.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 24
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 256.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|West Idaho Street
Turn left onto West Idaho Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|North Ash Street
Turn left onto North Ash Street
Navigation decision point
6
21.4 mi into trip|~22m in
Take the exit toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 72
Toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
8
255.9 mi into trip|~4h 3m in
Take the exit toward Cole Road, Overland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 50A
Toward Cole Road, Overland Road
8
256.1 mi into trip|~4h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Cole Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward Cole Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$80.85 one way
$161.70 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg182 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$85.22
$170.44
premium
$4.47
$91.36
$182.73
diesel
$4.80
$97.94
$195.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$81
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$211–$321
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 181.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $54 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
155.6
1
$54.46
$24.90
Efficient EV
129.7
1
$45.39
$20.75
EV Truck/SUV
207.5
2
$72.62
$33.20
Gas CO2
181 kg
EV CO2
61 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 16, 2026
Origin
Blackfoot, ID
Evening
in Blackfoot on Saturday
Local time
8:50 PM
MDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSW 5 mph22% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:42PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 2:23PM MDT until July 16 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Destination
Lewiston Orchards, ID
Evening
in Lewiston Orchards on Saturday
Local time
7:50 PM
PDT
Current temp
102°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 6 mph35% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:42PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued July 16 at 2:23PM MDT until July 16 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
58°F
Eagle, ID
171 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
9h 50m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
During the Pliocene, this place looked quite different. Lush wetlands, forests, and grasslands provided excellent habitat for a variety of animals. From fascinating, now-extinct creatures like the sab...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 161
Caution: Use Caution with "Fossil Beds Information" Signs
Caution: If You Can't Reach Us By Phone, Please Email Us
Since time immemorial, the valleys, prairies, mountains, and plateaus of the inland northwest have been home to the nimíipuu (Nez Perce) people. Extremely resilient, they survived the settling of the...
22 mi from route
~55 min detour
Free
near mile 447.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features 26% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of your time on interstates. The longest continuous stretch on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway is 171.2 miles. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel, particularly as you transition between the main highways. The shift from highway speeds to surface roads will be noticeable as you navigate through different sections of Idaho.
26% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 171.2 mi on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
At 9h 50m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. You will hit about 24 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Idaho Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 518.7 miles you will encounter 24 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Idaho Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Ash Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,759 ft1,441 ft
Total Climb
4,949 ft
Total Descent
8,008 ft
Highest Point
4,759 ft
~333.5 mi in
Elevation Range
3,319 ft
Notable High Points
3,244 ft at ~222.3 miles+559 ft prominence
4,759 ft at ~333.5 miles+487 ft prominence
4,055 ft at ~444.6 miles+312 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Blackfoot, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Sh-55 along the way.
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
9h 50m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Long-haul drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 171.2 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 259 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 17 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Lewiston Orchards, ID before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 17 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ID can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Idaho Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Ash Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument and Nez Perce National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 9.8 hours each way, a round trip means 19.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lewiston Orchards, ID before the return drive.
