Jerome, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID is 379.2 miles and takes about 7h 37m via Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95, with a fuel budget near $67 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, moving from one part of Idaho to another. You'll spend most of your time on surface roads, so expect a more relaxed pace compared to a pure interstate trip. With only two recommended stops, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your schedule or linger longer at a point of interest. It's a manageable single-day trip if you get an early start.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
189.6 miles from Jerome, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 38m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
114.8 mi
1h 48m
North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi
1h 26m
US 95
52.6 mi
1h
Main Street
45.6 mi
1h 1m
Horseshoe Bend Road
18.9 mi
25m
Highway 55
18.4 mi
27m
West Lake Street
10.6 mi
16m
North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.8 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 114.8 mi, about 1h 48m
Traffic on I-84
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 71 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,151 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,534
Quietest
2 AM
~155 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.9×
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 Jerome, ID and Lewiston Orchards, ID.
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Start on ID 25
45 ft·7 sec·East Main Street
2
Continue on ID 25
1.2 mi·1 min·East Main Street
3
Continue on ID 25
0.1 mi·9 sec·State Highway 25
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
5
Merge onto I 84
115 mi·1 hr 48 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 50AToward Cole Road, Overland RoadUse the right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
232 ft·12 sec
Toward Cole RoadUse the left / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto South Cole Road
0.8 mi·1 min·South Cole Road
9
Continue on North Cole Road
2.6 mi·5 min·North Cole Road
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
0.2 mi·39 sec·North Mountain View Drive
11
Turn right onto North Glenwood Street
1.7 mi·3 min·North Glenwood Street
12
Turn left onto ID 44
2.3 mi·3 min·West State Street
13
Take the ramp
513 ft·14 sec
Toward SH-55
14
Merge onto ID 55
8.8 mi·11 min·North Horseshoe Bend Road
15
Continue on ID 55
5.9 mi·7 min·Payette River Scenic Byway
16
Continue on ID 55
2.4 mi·3 min·Highway 55
17
Continue on ID 55
0.4 mi·29 sec·Horseshoe Bend Road
18
Continue on ID 55
16 mi·24 min·Highway 55
19
Continue on ID 55
18 mi·25 min·Horseshoe Bend Road
20
Continue on ID 55
46 mi·1 hr 1 min·Main Street
21
Turn left onto Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi·2 min·Deinhard Lane
22
Continue on Boydstun Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Boydstun Street
23
At end of road, turn left onto ID 55
11 mi·16 min·West Lake Street
24
Turn right onto US 95
76 mi·1 hr 26 min·North Norris Avenue
25
Turn left onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Johnston Road
26
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
53 mi·1 hr·US 95
27
Turn left onto Webb Road
6.0 mi·8 min·Webb Road
28
Continue on Tammany Creek Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Tammany Creek Road
29
Continue on Tammany Creek Road
2.6 mi·4 min·Tammany Creek Road
30
Turn straight onto Barr Road
0.6 mi·57 sec·Barr Road
31
Continue on Ripon Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Ripon Avenue
32
Turn slight right onto Thain Road
366 ft·6 sec·Thain Road
33
Continue on 14th Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·14th Street
34
Enter roundabout onto Thain Road
131 ft·3 sec·Thain Road
35
Continue on Thain Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Thain Road
36
Turn sharp right onto Bryden Avenue
192 ft·12 sec·Bryden Avenue
37
Turn left
62 ft·9 sec
38
Turn left
145 ft·10 sec
39
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour drive, aim for an early morning departure from Jerome to maximize daylight. With only two stops factored in, plan them strategically for fuel and a quick break. The longest continuous driving segment is just under 115 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, so consider a brief pause before or after that stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as you'll be covering a significant distance primarily on surface roads, and gas stations may be less frequent than on major interstates. This trip is well within a single day's driving time, offering flexibility to add an unscheduled stop if you discover something interesting along the way.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 189.6 miles from Jerome, ID, or about 3h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.8 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 83 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.6 miles or 3h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 21m
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 Jerome, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Jerome, ID
This is one driving day of about 379.2 miles and 7h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Jerome, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for about 114.8 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 378.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.6 mi into trip|~2m in|I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
116.4 mi into trip|~1h 51m 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
116.6 mi into trip|~1h 52m 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
5
313.8 mi into trip|~6h 15m in|US 95
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
Navigation decision point
5
378.1 mi into trip|~7h 34m in|Thain Road
Enter roundabout onto Thain Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.10 one way
$118.21 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg133 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$62.30
$124.60
premium
$4.47
$66.79
$133.59
diesel
$4.80
$71.60
$143.20
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
113.8
1
$39.82
$18.20
Efficient EV
94.8
1
$33.18
$15.17
EV Truck/SUV
151.7
1
$53.09
$24.27
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Jerome, ID
Night
in Jerome on Saturday
Local time
9:00 PM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
E 8 to 12 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 16 at 8:50PM PDT until July 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued July 16 at 1:07PM MDT until July 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Destination
Lewiston Orchards, ID
Evening
in Lewiston Orchards on Saturday
Local time
8:00 PM
PDT
Current temp
65°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
SW 6 mph19% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued July 16 at 8:50PM PDT until July 17 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Flash Flood Watch
Flash Flood Watch issued July 16 at 1:07PM MDT until July 17 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
91°F
Cascade, ID
190 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.
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 37m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 26.2
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...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 313.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, accounting for 81% of the drive. You'll encounter 19% highway travel, with the longest stretch on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway measuring 114.8 miles. Expect to transition from highway cruising to surface roads relatively early in your trip. The prevalence of surface roads means you'll likely experience more varied speed limits and potentially more local traffic.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 114.8 mi on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 379.2 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 1.6 miles (I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
4,939 ft1,441 ft
Total Climb
4,813 ft
Total Descent
7,138 ft
Highest Point
4,939 ft
~216.7 mi in
Elevation Range
3,498 ft
Notable High Points
3,871 ft at ~135.4 miles+602 ft prominence
4,939 ft at ~216.7 miles+191 ft prominence
3,418 ft at ~325.1 miles+550 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 Jerome, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Sh-55 along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 37m. Total distance: 379.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 37m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 114.8 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 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 14 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: at 1.6 miles (I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 116.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 116.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 7.6 hours each way, a round trip means 15.3 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.
