Kuna, ID to Lewiston, ID is 293.7 miles and takes about 5h 55m via US 95, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, crossing from one part of Idaho to another. Expect a drive that's primarily on surface roads for most of the way, with some highway sections mixed in. Given the relatively short duration and manageable distance, it's a feasible one-day trip, but plan for slower speeds due to the road types. This route offers a straightforward way to travel between these two Idaho communities.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
146.9 miles from Kuna, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi
1h 26m
US 95
67.5 mi
1h 18m
East Central Boulevard
46.6 mi
1h
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
42.2 mi
43m
South 16th Street
35.9 mi
44m
Railroad Street
8.5 mi
10m
North Ten Mile Road
4.8 mi
7m
South Ten Mile Road
2.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
North Norris Avenue
— 76.4 mi, about 1h 26m
Traffic on I-84
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 172 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,886 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,367
Quietest
2 AM
~175 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 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 Kuna, ID and Lewiston, ID.
1
Start on West 4th Street
0.7 mi·2 min·West 4th Street
2
Turn right onto North Ten Mile Road
4.8 mi·7 min·North Ten Mile Road
3
Enter roundabout onto South Ten Mile Road
119 ft·2 sec·South Ten Mile Road
4
Continue on South Ten Mile Road
1.0 mi·1 min·South Ten Mile Road
5
Enter roundabout onto South Ten Mile Road
111 ft·2 sec·South Ten Mile Road
6
Continue on South Ten Mile Road
1.2 mi·2 min·South Ten Mile Road
7
Take the ramp
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 84 WestUse the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 84; US 30; ID 55
42 mi·43 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette
10
Turn right onto US 30
0.6 mi·52 sec·East Idaho Avenue
11
Continue on US 30
0.6 mi·54 sec·Northwest 16th Street
12
Turn left onto US 95
2.1 mi·3 min·North Whitley Drive
13
Turn slight right onto US 95
36 mi·44 min·South 16th Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 95
8.5 mi·10 min·Railroad Street
15
Take the exit onto US 95
365 ft·12 sec·Superior Street
16
Merge onto US 95
47 mi·1 hr·East Central Boulevard
17
Turn left onto US 95
76 mi·1 hr 26 min·North Norris Avenue
18
Turn left onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Johnston Road
19
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
67 mi·1 hr 18 min·US 95
Use the straight lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto US 12
1.6 mi·3 min·US 12
Toward Lewiston
21
Turn right onto Idaho Street
0.8 mi·2 min·Idaho Street
22
Turn left
105 ft·7 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 293.7-mile drive, leaving Kuna, ID in the morning should give you ample time to reach Lewiston, ID before dark. With a duration of under 6 hours, you can comfortably complete this in one day. The route is predominantly surface roads, so factor in potentially slower travel speeds and more frequent stops than you might expect on a pure highway trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $45, so ensure your tank is full before you depart. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest 76.4-mile stretch on North Norris Avenue, as services might be spaced out.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 146.9 miles from Kuna, ID, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 76.4 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 65 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 146.9 miles or 3h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewiston, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kuna, 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 Kuna, ID
This is one driving day of about 293.7 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Kuna, 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 North Norris Avenue for about 76.4 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.5 and 223.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
5.5 mi into trip|~9m in|South Ten Mile Road
Enter roundabout onto South Ten Mile Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
7.7 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 84 West
5
8.5 mi into trip|~14m in|I 84; US 30; ID 55 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 84; US 30; ID 55 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
50.7 mi into trip|~57m in
Take the exit toward US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette
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223.9 mi into trip|~4h 31m in|US 95
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.90 one way
$105.80 round trip
$4.58/gal25.4 MPG avg103 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.78
$55.25
$110.50
premium
$5.11
$59.04
$118.08
diesel
$6.18
$71.45
$142.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 102.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.1
1
$30.84
$14.10
Efficient EV
73.4
0
$25.70
$11.75
EV Truck/SUV
117.5
1
$41.12
$18.80
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
34 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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Kuna, ID
Late night
in Kuna on Sunday
Local time
5:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lewiston, ID
Late night
in Lewiston on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Partly Cloudy
E 6 mph0% chanceLive 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
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
5h 55m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Nez Perce National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 222.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features a 24% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 76.4 miles on North Norris Avenue, indicating significant portions of rural cruising. You'll transition from highway to surface roads for the majority of the trip, so anticipate encountering more local traffic and intersections. This profile suggests a drive where you'll be navigating through towns and rural areas for a considerable part of the 5h 55m travel time.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 76.4 mi on North Norris Avenue.
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 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in near South Ten Mile Road.
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 293.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 5.5 miles (South Ten Mile Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (I 84; US 30; ID 55 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,846 ft741 ft
Total Climb
4,324 ft
Total Descent
6,282 ft
Highest Point
3,846 ft
~146.2 mi in
Elevation Range
3,106 ft
Notable High Points
3,846 ft at ~146.2 miles+626 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 Kuna, ID to Lewiston, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Payette along the way.
Lewiston is the county seat of and largest city in Nez Perce County, Idaho. It is the second largest city in the Idaho Panhandle region behind Coeur d'Alene. It sits across the river from Clarkston, Washington. In 2020, Lewiston was home to 34,000 people. Like Pocatello, Lewiston has a strong working-class heritage. Industries related to timber and logging pursuits have long been key to the city's economy. Because the Columbia and later the Snake River are navigable by some ocean-going vessels all the way to Lewiston, the city has the distinction of being Idaho's only port city, and the furthest inland port in the western United States.
Top landmarks
•Nave Apartments — apartment building in Lewiston, United States of America
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 55m. Total distance: 293.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 76.4 miles on North Norris Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 10 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 10 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 5.5 miles (South Ten Mile Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 7.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles (I 84; US 30; ID 55 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Nez Perce National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lewiston, ID before the return drive.
