Lewiston Orchards to Chubbuck is 496.4 miles and takes about 9h 27m via Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway and US 95, with a fuel budget near $80 and best split over two days. This drive stays within Idaho, traversing the Mountain West region. Expect a mix of driving experiences, with a significant portion on highways. Given the distance, planning for an overnight stop is recommended to make the most of your travel time and arrive refreshed. This route is a straightforward way to connect these two points within the state.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
248.2 miles from Lewiston Orchards, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 5h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
170.7 mi
2h 41m
US 95
76.4 mi
1h 26m
I 86
61.5 mi
57m
William H. Bundy Boulevard
52.6 mi
1h
South 3rd Street
45.6 mi
1h 1m
ID 55
31.1 mi
46m
Highway 55
15 mi
20m
North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.9 mi
12m
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 170.7 mi, about 2h 41m
Traffic on I-84
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 91 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,890 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,244
Quietest
2 AM
~142 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
13.3×
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 Orchards, ID and Chubbuck, ID.
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Start on this road
145 ft·12 sec·this road
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At end of road, turn right
62 ft·6 sec
3
Turn right onto Bryden Avenue
207 ft·18 sec·Bryden Avenue
4
Turn sharp left onto Thain Road
1.1 mi·2 min·Thain Road
5
Enter roundabout onto 14th Street
120 ft·3 sec·14th Street
6
Continue on 14th Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·14th Street
7
Turn slight left onto Thain Road
366 ft·6 sec·Thain Road
8
Continue on Ripon Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Ripon Avenue
9
Turn straight onto Barr Road
0.6 mi·57 sec·Barr Road
10
Continue on Tammany Creek Road
4.0 mi·6 min·Tammany Creek Road
11
Continue on Webb Road
6.0 mi·8 min·Webb Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto US 95
53 mi·1 hr·William H. Bundy Boulevard
13
Turn right onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Johnston Road
14
Turn right onto US 95
76 mi·1 hr 26 min·US 95
15
Turn left onto ID 55
11 mi·16 min·ID 55
16
Turn right onto Boydstun Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Boydstun Street
17
Continue on East Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi·2 min·East Deinhard Lane
18
Turn right onto ID 55
46 mi·1 hr 1 min·South 3rd Street
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Continue on ID 55
18 mi·25 min·ID 55
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Continue on ID 55
13 mi·17 min·Highway 55
21
Continue on ID 55
1.3 mi·1 min·Horseshoe Bend Road
22
Continue on ID 55
2.0 mi·5 min·ID 55
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Continue on ID 55
0.4 mi·29 sec·Horseshoe Bend Road
24
Continue on ID 55
2.4 mi·3 min·Highway 55
25
Continue on ID 55
5.9 mi·7 min·Payette River Scenic Byway
26
Continue on ID 55
8.9 mi·12 min·North Horseshoe Bend Road
27
Turn left onto ID 44
2.4 mi·3 min·East State Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
28
Turn right onto ID 44
1.7 mi·3 min·North Glenwood Street
29
Turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
0.2 mi·38 sec·North Mountain View Drive
30
Turn right onto North Cole Road
2.6 mi·5 min·North Cole Road
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on South Cole Road
1.2 mi·2 min·South Cole Road
32
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 84 EastUse the left lane.
33
Merge onto I 84; US 30
171 mi·2 hr 41 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on I 86; US 30
62 mi·57 min·I 86; US 30
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
36
Keep slight left at fork
231 ft·7 sec
37
Turn straight onto US 91
0.6 mi·56 sec·Yellowstone Avenue
38
Arrive at destination
US 91
Trip Plan
With a duration of over 9 hours, this trip is best enjoyed over two days. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize your daylight hours, especially if you plan to stop overnight. Consider breaking the drive roughly in half, which would mean finding a place to rest around the 250-mile mark. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $80 and some stretches might have fewer services. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 170 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 248.2 miles from Lewiston Orchards, ID, or about 5h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 170.7 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 109 miles or 2h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 248.2 miles or 5h 20m 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 248.2 miles or 5h 20m
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 8h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chubbuck, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lewiston Orchards, 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 Orchards, ID
Aim for roughly 248 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Chubbuck, ID
Aim for roughly 248 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 109 miles from Lewiston Orchards, ID.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for about 170.7 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 0 and 263 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Bryden Avenue
Turn right onto Bryden Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Thain Road
Turn sharp left onto Thain Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|14th Street
Enter roundabout onto 14th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
263 mi into trip|~5h 46m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 84 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$77.37 one way
$154.74 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg174 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$81.55
$163.11
premium
$4.47
$87.44
$174.87
diesel
$4.80
$93.73
$187.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$77
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$207–$317
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 173.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $52 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
148.9
1
$52.12
$23.83
Efficient EV
124.1
1
$43.44
$19.86
EV Truck/SUV
198.6
2
$69.50
$31.77
Gas CO2
174 kg
EV CO2
58 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 16, 2026
Origin
Lewiston Orchards, ID
Afternoon
in Lewiston Orchards on Saturday
Local time
3:52 PM
PDT
Current temp
102°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
N 6 mph35% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 3:43PM PDT until July 16 at 4:15PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:36PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Destination
Chubbuck, ID
Afternoon
in Chubbuck on Saturday
Local time
4:52 PM
MDT
Current temp
94°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WNW 6 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 16 at 3:43PM PDT until July 16 at 4:15PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 4:36PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
91°F
Cascade, ID
248 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.
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
8 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
9h 27m 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.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 359.5
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...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 68.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 37% of your time on highways, with the longest continuous highway stretch being 170.7 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. The profile is mixed highway and surface roads, meaning you'll transition between higher-speed driving and more local road conditions. As you move between these road types, you'll notice the change in surrounding landscape and traffic patterns. Expect to encounter a variety of driving environments throughout the 496.4 miles.
37% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 170.7 mi on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 9h 27m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 18 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start (Bryden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Thain Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 170.7 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 248 miles on day one.
Yes — we found about 17 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 Chubbuck, 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 17 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: Navigation decision point; near the start (Bryden Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Thain Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach.
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 9.5 hours each way, a round trip means 18.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Chubbuck, ID before the return drive.
