Star, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID is 274.9 miles and takes about 5h 38m via North Norris Avenue and US 95, with a fuel budget near $44 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Mountain West region, entirely within Idaho. Expect a drive that primarily uses surface roads, with a limited portion on highways. It's a manageable one-day trip, perfect if you want to get there without an overnight stay.
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
137.4 miles from Star, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi
1h 26m
US 95
52.6 mi
1h
East Central Boulevard
46.6 mi
1h
South 16th Street
35.9 mi
44m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
25.4 mi
23m
Railroad Street
8.5 mi
10m
Webb Road
6 mi
8m
West State Street
5.7 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
North Norris Avenue
— 76.4 mi, about 1h 26m
Traffic on I-84
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 25 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,177 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,453
Quietest
2 AM
~80 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.7×
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 Star, ID and Lewiston Orchards, ID.
1
Start on ID 44
5.7 mi·9 min·West State Street
Use the straight lane.
2
Continue on ID 44
0.6 mi·1 min·Star Boulevard
3
Continue on ID 44
4.1 mi·7 min·East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·56 sec
5
Merge onto I 84; US 30
25 mi·23 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette
7
Turn right onto US 30
0.6 mi·52 sec·East Idaho Avenue
8
Continue on US 30
0.6 mi·54 sec·Northwest 16th Street
9
Turn left onto US 95
2.1 mi·3 min·North Whitley Drive
10
Turn slight right onto US 95
36 mi·44 min·South 16th Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 95
8.5 mi·10 min·Railroad Street
12
Take the exit onto US 95
365 ft·12 sec·Superior Street
13
Merge onto US 95
47 mi·1 hr·East Central Boulevard
14
Turn left onto US 95
76 mi·1 hr 26 min·North Norris Avenue
15
Turn left onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Johnston Road
16
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
53 mi·1 hr·US 95
17
Turn left onto Webb Road
6.0 mi·8 min·Webb Road
18
Continue on Tammany Creek Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Tammany Creek Road
19
Continue on Tammany Creek Road
2.6 mi·4 min·Tammany Creek Road
20
Turn straight onto Barr Road
0.6 mi·57 sec·Barr Road
21
Continue on Ripon Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Ripon Avenue
22
Turn slight right onto Thain Road
366 ft·6 sec·Thain Road
23
Continue on 14th Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·14th Street
24
Enter roundabout onto Thain Road
131 ft·3 sec·Thain Road
25
Continue on Thain Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Thain Road
26
Turn sharp right onto Bryden Avenue
192 ft·12 sec·Bryden Avenue
27
Turn left
62 ft·9 sec
28
Turn left
145 ft·10 sec
29
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5-hour 38-minute drive time, starting early from Star, ID is a good idea to maximize your daylight. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, especially since the longest continuous stretch is over 76 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $44, and make sure you fill up before heading into longer stretches where services might be less frequent. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility in your departure time and can adjust your pace as needed.
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 137.4 miles from Star, ID, or about 2h 51m 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 60 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.4 miles or 2h 51m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lewiston Orchards, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Star, 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 Star, ID
This is one driving day of about 274.9 miles and 5h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Star, 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 36.3 and 274.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
36.3 mi into trip|~42m 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
4
130.9 mi into trip|~2h 44m in|US 95 / North Norris Avenue
Turn left onto US 95 / North Norris Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
209.5 mi into trip|~4h 16m in|US 95
At end of road, turn left onto US 95
Navigation decision point
5
273.7 mi into trip|~5h 35m in|Thain Road
Enter roundabout onto Thain Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
274.8 mi into trip|~5h 38m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.85 one way
$85.70 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg96 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$45.16
$90.33
premium
$4.47
$48.42
$96.84
diesel
$4.80
$51.91
$103.81
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.5
1
$28.86
$13.20
Efficient EV
68.7
0
$24.05
$11.00
EV Truck/SUV
110
1
$38.49
$17.59
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 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 18, 2026
Origin
Star, ID
Late night
in Star on Sunday
Local time
2:14 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Clear then Patchy Smoke
WSW 2 to 7 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Lewiston Orchards, ID
Late night
in Lewiston Orchards on Sunday
Local time
1:14 AM
PDT
Current temp
63°F
Areas Of Smoke
W 2 to 6 mph2% 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 38m 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
~43 min detour
Free
near mile 208.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only 19% on highways. You'll encounter a significant 76.4-mile stretch on North Norris Avenue, which is a good indication of the rural cruising you'll experience. Expect to transition from highway driving to navigating through towns and local roads for the majority of your trip. The limited highway share means you'll likely be dealing with more intersections and variable speed limits.
Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 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?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 36.3 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 38m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.9 miles (US 95 / North Norris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 209.5 miles (US 95): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,884 ft1,441 ft
Total Climb
3,787 ft
Total Descent
4,816 ft
Highest Point
3,884 ft
~137.4 mi in
Elevation Range
2,443 ft
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 Star, ID to Lewiston Orchards, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Payette along the way.
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 8 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 8 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 36.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.9 miles (US 95 / North Norris Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 209.5 miles (US 95): 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 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lewiston Orchards, ID before the return drive.
