Lewiston, Idaho to Williston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

638.5 miles 1027.5 km · straight line
766.2 miles estimated 1233 km · driving distance
15h 25min estimated drive time
$74 - $91 estimated fuel cost
~1h 47min flight time
74° ENE bearing direction

How far is Lewiston, Idaho from Williston?

The distance from Lewiston, Idaho to Williston is 638.5 miles (1027.5 km) as the crow flies. Williston is located ENE of Lewiston, Idaho. By car, the driving distance is approximately 766.2 miles, taking about 15h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 47min. Both are located in United States — Lewiston, Idaho in Idaho and Williston in North Dakota.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lewiston, Idaho and Williston. 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 Lewiston, Idaho to Williston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 25min $74 - $91 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 30min $61–$115* Budget
Train ~20h 3min $92–$268* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lewiston, Idaho & Williston

Quick Facts

Lewiston, Idaho
46.42°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
227m elevation
Williston
48.15°N, 103.62°W
America/Chicago
572m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 213 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients