This 118-mile journey from Coeur d'Alene, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID takes approximately 2 hours and 42 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The route primarily follows US 95, with a small portion on Reisenauer Road and Thain Road. With a projected fuel cost of around $19, this drive is quite budget-friendly. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip through the Mountain West region, ideal for a single day of travel without needing an overnight stay. You'll find it to be a practical and efficient way to get from point A to point B.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 95
105.2 mi
2h 16m
Reisenauer Road
5.2 mi
6m
Thain Road
1.9 mi
4m
North Jackson Street
1.8 mi
4m
21st Street
1.1 mi
2m
US 12
1 mi
2m
Northwest Boulevard
0.6 mi
1m
East Garden Avenue
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
US 95
— 105.2 mi, about 2h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coeur d'Alene, ID and Lewiston Orchards, ID.
1
Start on East Garden Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·East Garden Avenue
2
Continue on West Garden Avenue
0.1 mi·23 sec·West Garden Avenue
3
Turn right onto Northwest Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Northwest Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
5
Turn left onto US 95
82 mi·1 hr 44 min·US 95
6
Continue on US 95
0.1 mi·18 sec·North Main Street
Toward ID 8
7
Continue on US 95
1.8 mi·4 min·North Jackson Street
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto Reisenauer Road
5.2 mi·6 min·Reisenauer Road
9
Turn right onto US 95
23 mi·32 min·US 95
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·50 sec
Toward US 12 West: Lewiston
11
Merge onto US 12
1.0 mi·2 min·US 12
12
Continue on 21st Street
1.1 mi·2 min·21st Street
13
Continue on Thain Road
1.9 mi·4 min·Thain Road
14
Turn left onto Bryden Avenue
207 ft·13 sec·Bryden Avenue
15
Turn left
62 ft·9 sec
16
Turn left
145 ft·10 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 42 minutes, this drive is easily manageable in a single day. You'll have plenty of flexibility on when to depart, but an early start will allow for a relaxed pace and potentially a stop or two along the way. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this trip without feeling rushed. Pay attention as you transition onto and off of US 95, as these are the primary segments where you'll cover the most ground efficiently.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 26 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
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 Coeur d'Alene, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Coeur d'Alene, ID
This is one driving day of about 118 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Coeur d'Alene, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 95 for about 105.2 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 118 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.2 mi into trip|~3m in|US 95
Turn left onto US 95
Navigation decision point
4
85.3 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|Reisenauer Road
Turn right onto Reisenauer Road
Navigation decision point
4
90.6 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|US 95
Turn right onto US 95
Navigation decision point
5
113.5 mi into trip|~2h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 12 West: Lewiston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 12 West: Lewiston
5
118 mi into trip|~2h 41m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.70 one way
$37.40 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$19.60
$39.20
premium
$4.53
$21.05
$42.10
diesel
$5.61
$26.05
$52.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.4
0
$12.39
$5.66
Efficient EV
29.5
0
$10.33
$4.72
EV Truck/SUV
47.2
0
$16.52
$7.55
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Evening
in Coeur d'Alene on Saturday
Local time
7:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Lewiston Orchards, ID
Evening
in Lewiston Orchards on Saturday
Local time
7:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 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
2h 42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the travel occurring on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 105.2 miles on US 95, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of the drive is on well-maintained highways, there are brief sections on local roads like Reisenauer Road and Thain Road. This mix provides a smooth and generally uninterrupted driving experience, allowing you to cover distance efficiently.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105.2 mi on US 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 95 and Reisenauer Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 95.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 42m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 95): Navigation decision point; at 85.3 miles (Reisenauer Road): Navigation decision point; at 90.6 miles (US 95): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 118 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 105.2 miles on US 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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: at 1.2 miles (US 95): Navigation decision point; at 85.3 miles (Reisenauer Road): Navigation decision point; at 90.6 miles (US 95): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lewiston Orchards, ID before heading back.
