Meridian, ID Road Trips
Sitting in the Mountain West, Meridian, ID is a local road trip base with 16 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 338 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Meridian, ID spread mainly north and east, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
16
Longest Drive
487.2 mi
Sandpoint, ID
Quickest Drive
3h 52m
Aberdeen, ID
Plan Around Meridian, ID
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Meridian, ID is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Meridian, ID
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Meridian, ID
Driving from Meridian, ID
The typical drive from Meridian, ID covers about 338 miles and takes around 6h 6m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 451 miles (8h 30m), while the shortest is just 255 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Meridian, ID are Spirit Lake, ID (451.2 mi, 8h 30m), Ashton, ID (341 mi, 5h 33m), Rigby, ID (302.5 mi, 4h 52m), and Orofino, ID (255.4 mi, 5h 26m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in ID currently averages around $3.89 per gallon. For the typical 338-mile trip from Meridian, ID, budget about $52 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Meridian, ID and 12 routes heading into Meridian, ID, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 255 to 451 miles.
The longest mapped route from Meridian, ID covers 451 miles and takes approximately 8h 30m. Shorter options start at just 255 miles.
The average route from Meridian, ID runs about 338 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 338-mile trip from Meridian, ID costs roughly $52 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Meridian, ID include Spirit Lake, ID, Ashton, ID, Rigby, ID and Orofino, ID. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Meridian, ID by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
124,865
Median Income
$98,686
Median Home Value
$485,000
Median Age
37.4
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Meridian, ID at a Glance
Founded
1893
Elevation
2,605 ft
Area
27 mi²
Notable People from Meridian, ID
A sampling of people born in Meridian, ID.
Vern Law
1930
American baseball player
Ron Packard
1931
American politician
Bill Gore
1912–1986
American businessman and entrepreneur
Raquel Devine
1967
American pornographic actress
Kiera Winters
1993
American pornographic actress
Andrew Blaser
1989
American skeleton racer and track and field athlete
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Meridian, ID.
Halbert F. and Grace Neal House
historic house in Meridian, Idaho, United States
Clara Hill House
historic building n Meridian, Idaho
R. H. and Jessie Bell House
house in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian Exchange Bank
historic building in Meridian, Idaho
Tolleth House
house in Meridian, Idaho
E. F. Hunt House
historic building in Meridian, Idaho
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company Building
telecommunications building in Meridian, Idaho
City data from Wikidata (Q1085274), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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