Lewiston, ID to Driggs, ID is 570 miles and takes about 11 hours via US 12 and I 15, with a fuel budget near $101 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points in Idaho. It's a long-haul drive, so plan for a full day behind the wheel, or consider splitting it over two days for a more relaxed pace. You'll encounter a mix of highway cruising and potentially more rural stretches as you make your way across the state.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
285 miles from Lewiston, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 12
212.4 mi
4h 42m
I 15
173.6 mi
2h 42m
Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
111.5 mi
1h 45m
East 9th North
33.3 mi
49m
East 1500 North
19.4 mi
28m
West Highway 33
7.7 mi
11m
Yellowstone Highway
4.7 mi
5m
Brooks Street
3.3 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
US 12
— 212.4 mi, about 4h 42m
Traffic on I-15
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~151 veh/hr typical
· worst 249
Quietest
2 AM
~14 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.8×
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 Lewiston, ID and Driggs, ID.
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Start on this road
105 ft·9 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Idaho Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Idaho Street
3
Turn right onto 19th Street
288 ft·18 sec·19th Street
4
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi·30 sec·7th Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto 21st Street
339 ft·10 sec·21st Street
6
Continue on US 12
1.0 mi·2 min·US 12
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12
7.4 mi·8 min·US 12
Toward US 95 South: Missoula, BoiseUse the straight lane.
8
Take the exit onto US 12
164 mi·3 hr 42 min·US 12
Toward US 12 East
9
Continue on US 12
33 mi·39 min·US 12
10
Continue on US 12; US 93
7.0 mi·9 min·US 12; US 93
11
Continue on Brooks Street
3.3 mi·4 min·Brooks Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 12
356 ft·16 sec·South Higgins Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto US 12
0.4 mi·36 sec·South 6th Street East
14
Turn left onto Arthur Avenue
0.2 mi·13 sec·Arthur Avenue
15
Continue on US 12
0.2 mi·15 sec·Madison Street
16
Take the exit onto US 12
0.2 mi·26 sec·US 12
17
Turn left onto I 90 Bus; US 12
435 ft·5 sec·Van Buren Street
18
Take the exit onto I 90 Business; US 12
0.2 mi·29 sec·I 90 Business; US 12
19
Merge onto I 90; US 12; MT 200
111 mi·1 hr 45 min·Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
21
Merge onto I 15
174 mi·2 hr 42 min·I 15
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward ID 33: Mud Lake, Rexburg
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Turn left onto ID 33
19 mi·28 min·East 1500 North
24
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward US 20
25
Merge onto US 20
4.7 mi·5 min·Yellowstone Highway
26
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward ID 33 East: Driggs, Jackson
27
Turn right onto ID 33 Spur
33 mi·49 min·East 9th North
28
Continue on ID 33
7.7 mi·11 min·West Highway 33
29
Continue on ID 33
0.5 mi·50 sec·North Main Street
30
Turn right onto West Little Avenue
75 ft·2 sec·West Little Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Arrive at destination
West Little Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 11-hour duration, this is best tackled as a two-day trip. Aim to leave early on your first day to cover around 5-6 hours of driving. With 3 planned stops, you'll have opportunities to refuel and stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 212.4-mile stretch on US 12, as services might be spaced out. The fuel cost is estimated at $101, so budget accordingly.
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 285 miles from Lewiston, ID, or about 5h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 212.4 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 125 miles or 2h 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 285 miles or 5h 56m 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 285 miles or 5h 56m
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 9h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Driggs, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lewiston, 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 Lewiston, ID
Aim for roughly 285 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Driggs, ID
Aim for roughly 285 miles and 5.5 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 125 miles from Lewiston, ID.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 12 for about 212.4 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 570 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip|~2m in|7th Avenue
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip|~2m in|21st Street
At end of road, turn left onto 21st Street
Navigation decision point
8
1.9 mi into trip|~4m in|US 12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12 toward US 95 South: Missoula, Boise
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 95 South: Missoula, Boise
5
329.2 mi into trip|~6h 38m in
Take the exit toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
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570 mi into trip|~11h in|West Little Avenue
Turn right onto West Little Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$100.20 one way
$200.40 round trip
$4.47/gal25.4 MPG avg199 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$104.78
$209.55
premium
$4.99
$111.98
$223.96
diesel
$5.35
$120.06
$240.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$100
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$230–$340
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 199.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $60 in charging
· 2 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
171
2
$59.85
$27.36
Efficient EV
142.5
1
$49.88
$22.80
EV Truck/SUV
228
2
$79.80
$36.48
Gas CO2
199 kg
EV CO2
67 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jun 2, 2026
Origin
Lewiston, ID
Afternoon
in Lewiston on Wednesday
Local time
12:05 PM
PDT
Current temp
50°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 2 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Driggs, ID
Afternoon
in Driggs on Wednesday
Local time
1:05 PM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 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.
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 later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
14 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
11h 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.
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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 78.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is about 69% highway, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of your time on interstates and major highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 212.4 miles on US 12. Expect sections where you'll be cruising at highway speeds, interspersed with moments on more local roads as you transition between major routes.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 212.4 mi on US 12.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
At 11h, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near 7th Avenue.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 570 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
6,742 ft741 ft
Total Climb
7,850 ft
Total Descent
2,480 ft
Highest Point
6,742 ft
~447.9 mi in
Elevation Range
6,001 ft
Notable High Points
5,331 ft at ~325.7 miles+236 ft prominence
6,742 ft at ~447.9 miles+1,164 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lewiston, ID and Driggs, ID, road signs point toward Idaho Falls, Rexburg and Jackson.
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
Driggs, a town of about 1,900 as of 2020, is the county seat of Teton County in Eastern Idaho. This article also covers the much smaller neighboring town of Tetonia, 8 mi (13 km) north on Highway 33.
The longest stretch is about 212.4 miles on US 12. 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 285 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 16 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 route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Driggs, 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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 16 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 0.7 miles (7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 12): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 11.0 hours each way, a round trip means 22.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Driggs, ID before the return drive.
