Origin
Emmett, ID
Night in Emmett on Saturday
Local time
10:16 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Emmett, 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
36m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Emmett, ID
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Meridian, ID
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Emmett to Meridian, you can expect a quick, 23.8-mile journey that typically takes about 36 minutes. This route stays entirely within the Mountain West region of Idaho, making it a straightforward drive that is easily managed in a single day. With a fuel cost estimate of around $4, this trip is highly economical and avoids the need for overnight stops. You will primarily utilize ID 16, North Meridian Road, and West State Street to complete the transit. Given its short duration, this route is perfect for those needing a reliable connection between these two Idaho communities without the hassle of a long-haul commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ID 16 | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| North Meridian Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| West State Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Linder Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| West Chinden Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Johns Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Hayes Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
ID 16
— 13.5 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmett, ID and Meridian, ID.
1
Start on this road
48 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
177 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 2nd Street
3
Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Hayes Avenue
4
Turn left onto East 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
East 4th Street
5
Enter roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
6
Continue on South Johns Avenue
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
8
Continue on South Johns Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
9
Turn left onto ID 16
14 mi
·
18 min
·
ID 16
10
Turn left onto ID 44
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
West State Street
11
Turn right onto South Linder Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Linder Road
12
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Chinden Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto North Meridian Road
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
North Meridian Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto East State Avenue
523 ft
·
19 sec
·
East State Avenue
15
Turn right onto North Main Street
281 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.8 — 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
|
East 2nd Street
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Hayes Avenue
Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Johns Avenue
Enter roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
20.2 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
North Meridian Road
Turn right onto North Meridian Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
23.8 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.54 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Night in Meridian on Saturday
Local time
10:16 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
NW 13 mph
35% chance
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
36m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 23.8-mile trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning from open highway to local surface streets. You will spend 57% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 13.5 miles along ID 16. As you navigate away from Emmett, the drive moves from these faster, more open segments into the more controlled environment of North Meridian Road and West State Street. You should anticipate a shift in pace as the road transitions from higher-speed highway travel to the lower-speed, higher-density traffic typical of the Meridian approach. It is a functional, efficient path that balances brief highway stretches with local road navigation.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.5 mi on ID 16.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 2nd Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Hayes Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South Johns Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,812 ft
2,375 ft
Total Climb
538 ft
Total Descent
323 ft
Highest Point
2,812 ft
~4 mi in
Elevation Range
437 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.5 miles on ID 16. 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 (East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Hayes Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South Johns Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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