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Trip from Lewiston, ID to Garden City, ID
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 20, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 44m
Distance
265.8 mi
428 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 31m
★
6 AM
5h 45m
8 AM
6h 11m
10 AM
5h 54m
12 PM
5h 51m
3 PM
5h 55m
5 PM
6h 10m
8 PM
5h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewiston, ID
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Garden City, ID
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Trip Overview
Lewiston, ID to Garden City, ID is 265.8 miles and takes about 5h 44m via US 95 and ID 55, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, offering a straightforward drive. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, making it a practical choice for a single-day excursion. With a total duration under six hours, it’s an accessible option for a quick getaway.
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
132.9 miles from Lewiston, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 38m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 95 | 135 mi | 2h 35m |
| South 3rd Street | 45.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| ID 55 | 31.1 mi | 46m |
| Highway 55 | 15 mi | 20m |
| US 12 | 10.3 mi | 13m |
| North Horseshoe Bend Road | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Payette River Scenic Byway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| West Chinden Boulevard | 2.8 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
US 95
— 135 mi, about 2h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lewiston, ID and Garden City, ID.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
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9 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto Idaho Street
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Idaho Street
3
Turn right onto 19th Street
288 ft
·
18 sec
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19th Street
4
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
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7th Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto 21st Street
339 ft
·
10 sec
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21st Street
6
Continue on US 12
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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US 12
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 12
9.3 mi
·
11 min
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US 12
Toward US 95 South: Missoula, Boise
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 95
59 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
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US 95
9
Turn right onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
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Johnston Road
10
Turn right onto US 95
76 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
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US 95
11
Turn left onto ID 55
11 mi
·
16 min
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ID 55
12
Turn right onto Boydstun Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Boydstun Street
13
Continue on East Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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East Deinhard Lane
14
Turn right onto ID 55
46 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
South 3rd Street
15
Continue on ID 55
18 mi
·
25 min
·
ID 55
16
Continue on ID 55
13 mi
·
17 min
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Highway 55
17
Continue on ID 55
1.3 mi
·
1 min
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Horseshoe Bend Road
18
Continue on ID 55
2.0 mi
·
5 min
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ID 55
19
Continue on ID 55
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
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Horseshoe Bend Road
20
Continue on ID 55
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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Highway 55
21
Continue on ID 55
5.9 mi
·
7 min
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Payette River Scenic Byway
22
Continue on ID 55
8.9 mi
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12 min
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North Horseshoe Bend Road
23
Turn left onto ID 44
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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East State Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
24
Turn right onto ID 44
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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North Glenwood Street
25
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
2.8 mi
·
6 min
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West Chinden Boulevard
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto East 33rd Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
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East 33rd Street
27
Arrive at destination
East 33rd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 44m estimated drive time, departing in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight. You have one recommended stop, which you can use to break up the longest stretch of 135 miles on US 95. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $41, and plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially before heading into any potentially less-serviced areas. Since this is a manageable one-day drive, you have the flexibility to start a bit later if needed, but an early start ensures a relaxed pace.
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 132.9 miles from Lewiston, ID, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 135 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 58 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.9 miles or 2h 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 4h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Garden City, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lewiston, ID
This is one driving day of about 265.8 miles and 5h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Lewiston, 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 135 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
133 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.9 miles from Lewiston, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 135 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
US-95 Winchester Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 259.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Idaho Street
Turn right onto Idaho Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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7th Avenue
Turn left onto 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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21st Street
At end of road, turn left onto 21st Street
Navigation decision point
8
1.9 mi into trip
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~4m in
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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
259.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 31m in
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ID 44 / East State Street
Turn left onto ID 44 / East State Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.88 one way
$95.75 round trip
$4.58/gal
25.4 MPG avg
93 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.78 | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| premium | $5.11 | $53.43 | $106.86 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $64.66 | $129.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.7 | 0 | $27.91 | $12.76 |
| Efficient EV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.26 | $10.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 106.3 | 1 | $37.21 | $17.01 |
Gas CO2
93 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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.
Origin
Lewiston, ID
Late night in Lewiston on Tuesday
Local time
4:04 AM
PDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 2 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Garden City, ID
Late night in Garden City on Tuesday
Local time
5:04 AM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Clear
ESE 6 mph
0% chance
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
3 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
5h 44m 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...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 73.3
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 72% of the drive on major roads. You'll encounter a stretch of 135 miles on US 95, offering extended periods of cruising. The transition to surface roads, like South 3rd Street and ID 55, will occur later in the drive, so expect a shift from high-speed travel to more local conditions. The highway sections mean you'll likely notice consistent speed limits and fewer intersections for long stretches.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 135 mi on US 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 95 and South 3rd Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Idaho Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 44m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Idaho Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (21st Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
4,890 ft
741 ft
Total Climb
7,969 ft
Total Descent
6,042 ft
Highest Point
4,890 ft
~170.9 mi in
Elevation Range
4,149 ft
Notable High Points
4,890 ft at ~170.9 miles
+106 ft prominence
4,233 ft at ~246.8 miles
+1,441 ft prominence
About the Cities
Starting in Lewiston, ID
Full guide →Founded 1861
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
- • St. Stanislaus Catholic Church
Arriving in Garden City, ID
Full guide →Boise is the capital and largest city of Idaho. Boise offers numerous recreational opportunities, including extensive hiking and biking in the foothills to the immediate north of downtown. Boise is a regional hub for jazz, theater, and indie music, and is home to several museums.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 44m. Total distance: 265.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 135 miles on US 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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 2 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 (Idaho Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (21st Street): Navigation decision point.
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 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Garden City, ID before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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