Origin
Boise, ID
Late night in Boise on Sunday
Local time
12:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boise, ID to Meridian, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boise, ID
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Meridian, ID
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Trip Overview
Boise, ID to Meridian, ID is 11.6 miles and takes about 17m via Boise Connector, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, and South Main Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip connecting two points within the Mountain West region of Idaho. Expect a turn-heavy local drive that transitions between highway and city streets. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit or an easy add-on to another local excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boise Connector | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Front Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Meridian Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 6th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Boise Connector
— 4.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boise, ID and Meridian, ID.
1
Start on this road
118 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
263 ft
·
21 sec
3
Turn right onto South 6th Street
186 ft
·
10 sec
·
South 6th Street
4
Turn right onto US 20; US 26
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Front Street
5
Continue on US 20; US 26
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Boise Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 84; US 30
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 44
Toward ID 69 South: Meridian, Kuna
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
310 ft
·
9 sec
Use the right lane.
9
Turn slight right onto ID 69
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Meridian Road
10
Continue on South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
11
Continue on North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 6th Street
Turn right onto South 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 84; US 30 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 84; US 30 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
9.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward ID 69 South: Meridian, Kuna
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 44
Toward ID 69 South: Meridian, Kuna
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.68 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.93 | $3.85 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Meridian, ID
Late night in Meridian on Sunday
Local time
12:00 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no highway share, meaning you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the entire 11.6 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 4.8 miles on the Boise Connector. You can anticipate a route that demands frequent attention to turns and traffic signals rather than sustained highway cruising. It's a drive where you'll be constantly engaged with the local road network.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Boise Connector.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.6 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 84; US 30 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Boise, ID to Meridian, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Kuna along the way.
Kuna
9.9 mi in
|
~13m
About the Cities
Starting in Boise, ID
Full guide →Boise is the capital and largest city of Idaho. Boise offers numerous recreational opportunities, including extensive hiking and biking in the foothills to the immediate north of downtown. Boise is a regional hub for jazz, theater, and indie music, and is home to several museums.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Boise Connector. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ID can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 84; US 30 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Meridian, ID before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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