Brighton, Colorado to Lewiston, Idaho: Road Trip Guide & Distance

756.8 miles 1217.9 km · straight line
908.1 miles estimated 1461.5 km · driving distance
18h 16min estimated drive time
$87 - $108 estimated fuel cost
~2h 1min flight time
310° NW bearing direction

How far is Brighton, Colorado from Lewiston, Idaho?

The distance from Brighton, Colorado to Lewiston, Idaho is 756.8 miles (1217.9 km) as the crow flies. Lewiston, Idaho is located NW of Brighton, Colorado. By car, the driving distance is approximately 908.1 miles, taking about 18h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 1min. Both are located in United States — Brighton, Colorado in Colorado and Lewiston, Idaho in Idaho.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brighton, Colorado and Lewiston, Idaho. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Brighton, Colorado to Lewiston, Idaho

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 18h 16min $87 - $108 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 55min $73–$136* Budget
Train ~23h 45min $109–$318* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, Colorado & Lewiston, Idaho

Quick Facts

Brighton, Colorado
39.99°N, 104.82°W
America/Denver
1519m elevation
Lewiston, Idaho
46.42°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
227m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 252 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 63 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 32.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients