Lewiston, Idaho to San Francisco: Road Trip Guide & Distance

657.8 miles 1058.6 km · straight line
883.4 miles actual route 1421.7 km · driving distance
16h 43min estimated drive time
$85 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 49min flight time
207° SSW bearing direction

How far is Lewiston, Idaho from San Francisco?

The distance from Lewiston, Idaho to San Francisco is 657.8 miles (1058.6 km) as the crow flies. San Francisco is located SSW of Lewiston, Idaho. By car, the driving distance is approximately 883.4 miles, taking about 16h 43min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 49min. Both are located in United States — Lewiston, Idaho in Idaho and San Francisco in California.

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 Lewiston, Idaho and San Francisco. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lewiston, Idaho to San Francisco

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 43min $85 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 4min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~21h 44min $106–$309* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lewiston, Idaho & San Francisco

Quick Facts

Lewiston, Idaho
46.42°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
227m elevation
San Francisco
37.77°N, 122.42°W
America/Los_Angeles
16m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 219 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM