Origin
Orofino, ID
Night in Orofino on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orofino, ID to Lewiston, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
43.3 mi
70 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orofino, ID
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Lewiston, ID
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Trip Overview
Stretching just 43.3 miles through the Mountain West, the drive from Orofino to Lewiston is a quick, straightforward journey. Expect to spend about 53 minutes on the road, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will primarily rely on US 12, with short transitions onto Idaho Street and Michigan Avenue to navigate your arrival. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, the trip is highly economical for those moving between these two Idaho hubs. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that serves as an efficient connector for your regional travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 12 | 42.3 mi | 50m |
| Idaho Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Michigan Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 12
— 42.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orofino, ID and Lewiston, ID.
1
Start on this road
49 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Main Street
69 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Michigan Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto US 12
33 mi
·
37 min
·
US 12
5
Take the exit onto US 12
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 12
Use the straight lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 12
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 12
Toward Lewiston
7
Turn right onto Idaho Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Idaho Street
8
Turn left
105 ft
·
7 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Orofino, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Michigan Avenue
Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 12
At end of road, turn right onto US 12
Navigation decision point
5
33.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 12
Take the exit onto US 12
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
40.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 12 toward Lewiston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Lewiston
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.72 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.72 | $15.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.56 | $19.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Lewiston, ID
Night in Lewiston on Saturday
Local time
9:16 PM
PDT
Current temp
46°F
Chance Light Rain
NE 3 mph
27% chance
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 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
53m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 98% of your time spent on primary roads. You will settle into a long, uninterrupted stretch covering 42.3 miles on US 12, allowing for a steady pace once you clear the local streets. Because the route is dominated by highway travel, you can anticipate a consistent driving experience rather than a technical or winding course. The transition from the rural feel of Orofino into the infrastructure of Lewiston is seamless, keeping your focus on the road ahead. Expect a stable, predictable drive that prioritizes directness over complex navigation.
98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 42.3 mi on US 12.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 12 and Idaho Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 7 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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Michigan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 12): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 43.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 42.3 miles on US 12. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 (Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Michigan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 12): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lewiston, ID before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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