Columbia, Missouri to Lewiston, Idaho: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1348.6 miles 2170.3 km · straight line
1618.3 miles estimated 2604.4 km · driving distance
32h 33min estimated drive time
$156 - $192 estimated fuel cost
~3h 13min flight time
300° WNW bearing direction

How far is Columbia, Missouri from Lewiston, Idaho?

The distance from Columbia, Missouri to Lewiston, Idaho is 1348.6 miles (2170.3 km) as the crow flies. Lewiston, Idaho is located WNW of Columbia, Missouri. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1618.3 miles, taking about 32h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 13min. Both are located in United States — Columbia, Missouri in Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri 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 Columbia, Missouri to Lewiston, Idaho

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 32h 33min $156 - $192 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~39h 4min $129–$243* Budget
Train ~42h 19min $194–$566* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbia, Missouri & Lewiston, Idaho

Quick Facts

Columbia, Missouri
38.95°N, 92.33°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 450 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 112 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 18.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients