Glacier Bay to Lewiston, Idaho: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1147.9 miles 1847.3 km · straight line
1377.5 miles estimated 2216.8 km · driving distance
27h 43min estimated drive time
$133 - $163 estimated fuel cost
~2h 49min flight time
128° SE bearing direction

How far is Glacier Bay from Lewiston, Idaho?

The distance from Glacier Bay to Lewiston, Idaho is 1147.9 miles (1847.3 km) as the crow flies. Lewiston, Idaho is located SE of Glacier Bay. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1377.5 miles, taking about 27h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 49min. Both are located in United States — Glacier Bay in Alaska 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Glacier Bay 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 Glacier Bay to Lewiston, Idaho

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 43min $133 - $163 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~33h 16min $110–$207* Budget
Train ~36h 2min $165–$482* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Glacier Bay & Lewiston, Idaho

Quick Facts

Glacier Bay
58.50°N, 136.00°W
America/Anchorage
4663m 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 383 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 96 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients