How long is the commute from Lewiston, ID?
Workers who live in Lewiston, ID take an average of 15.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
80.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
2.0% of workers walk to work.
9.8% work from home.
6.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.3 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.5%
How people in Lewiston get to work
| Means of transportation | Lewiston | Nez Perce County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 80.3% (±2.7 points) | 80.1% | 72.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.2% (±1.6 points) | 7.0% | 8.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.0% (±0.8 points) | 2.1% | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.5% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 9.8% (±2.1 points) | 9.3% | 13.3% | 15.1% |
In Lewiston, the average commute is not measurably different from Nez Perce County (16.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Idaho (21.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Lewiston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Nez Perce County (0.3%).
It is not measurably different from Idaho (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Nez Perce County, Lewiston ranks 3 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 175 of 197.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lewiston
| Vehicles available | Lewiston | Nez Perce County | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.5% (±1.7 points) | 5.7% | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.2% (±3.3 points) | 26.5% | 24.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.4% (±3.4 points) | 34.4% | 39.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 29.9% (±3.2 points) | 33.4% | 32.9% | 21.9% |
In Lewiston, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Nez Perce County (5.7%).
It is also higher than in Idaho (3.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lewiston
| Lewiston | Nez Perce County | Idaho | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 9.8% (±2.1 points) | 9.3% (±1.8 points) | 13.3% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.6% (±1.4 points) | 94.9% (±1.2 points) | 96.5% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.1% (±2.0 points) | 89.4% (±1.7 points) | 91.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Lewiston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Nez Perce County (89.4%).
It is also lower than in Idaho (91.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lewiston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | — | 15.3 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Clarkston | 3.1 mi | 12.6 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| West Clarkston-Highland | 3.4 mi | 13.3 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
| Asotin | 4.7 mi | 15.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Clarkston Heights-Vineland | 4.9 mi | 18.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lapwai | 9.0 mi | 14.2 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Uniontown | 11 mi | 20.7 minutes (±3.4) | Higher |
| Genesee | 11 mi | 22.7 minutes (±1.8) | Higher |
| Colton | 14 mi | 21.6 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clarkston, WA (12.6 minutes), West Clarkston-Highland, WA (13.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Uniontown, WA (20.7 minutes), Genesee, ID (22.7 minutes), Colton, WA (21.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Nez Perce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peck | 34.4 minutes (±10.5) |
| 2 | Culdesac | 25.7 minutes (±3.2) |
| 3 | Lewiston | 15.3 minutes (±1.3) |
| 4 | Lapwai | 14.2 minutes (±3.2) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lewiston
How long is the average commute in Lewiston?
Workers who live in Lewiston, ID take an average of 15.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lewiston without a car?
6.5% of households in Lewiston have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lewiston?
9.8% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Lewiston worked from home, and 89.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewiston city, Idaho
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewiston city, Idaho
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lewiston city, Idaho
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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