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Trip from Hamer, ID to Menan, ID

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

27m

Distance

23 mi

37 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min
4 AM
0h 25m ★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Hamer, ID, ID

Hamer, ID

Thirdman

Downtown Menan, ID, ID

Menan, ID

Marta Branco

Trip Overview

Hamer to Menan is 23 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Idaho's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward local drive. It’s a quick hop that doesn't require much planning, perfect for a spontaneous addition to your travels or a simple transit between these two points. Given its brevity, you'll have ample time to explore your destination upon arrival.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway 14.6 mi 13m
East 650 North 6.1 mi 9m
East Menan Lorenzo Highway 0.8 mi 1m
East 627 North 0.5 mi <1m
Camas Creek Road 0.4 mi 1m
North 2880 East 0.2 mi <1m
North Old Butte Highway <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Veterans Memorial Highway — 14.6 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamer, ID and Menan, ID.

1

Start on North Old Butte Highway

65 ft · 4 sec · North Old Butte Highway
2

Turn right onto Camas Creek Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Camas Creek Road
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
4

Merge onto I 15

15 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward ID 48: Roberts, Rigby
6

Turn left onto ID 48

0.5 mi · 42 sec · East 627 North
7

Continue on ID 48

0.2 mi · 20 sec · North 2880 East
8

Turn right onto ID 48

6.1 mi · 9 min · East 650 North
9

Turn slight left onto East Menan Lorenzo Highway

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Menan Lorenzo Highway
10

Arrive at destination

East Menan Lorenzo Highway

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Camas Creek Road

Turn right onto Camas Creek Road

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

3
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
15.2 mi into trip | ~15m in

Take the exit toward ID 48: Roberts, Rigby

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward ID 48: Roberts, Rigby
4
15.4 mi into trip | ~15m in | ID 48 / East 627 North

Turn left onto ID 48 / East 627 North

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.58 one way

$7.17 round trip

$3.96/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.17 $3.78 $7.56
premium $4.47 $4.05 $8.10
diesel $4.80 $4.34 $8.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.9 0 $2.42 $1.10
Efficient EV 5.8 0 $2.01 $0.92
EV Truck/SUV 9.2 0 $3.22 $1.47

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.

Forecast as of Jul 19, 2026

Origin

Hamer, ID

Morning in Hamer on Tuesday

Local time

6:13 AM

MDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Clear

NNE 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 12:20AM MDT until July 20 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 12:16AM MDT until July 20 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

Destination

Menan, ID

Morning in Menan on Tuesday

Local time

6:13 AM

MDT

Current temp

57°F

Mostly Clear

NE 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 12:20AM MDT until July 20 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 12:16AM MDT until July 20 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID

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

27m 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 route is characterized by frequent turns, making it feel more like a local road trip than a highway cruise, especially since there's no highway driving involved. You'll spend the entire 27 minutes navigating local byways, including Veterans Memorial Highway, East 650 North, and East Menan Lorenzo Highway. The longest stretch without a turn is 14.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway, so be prepared to adjust your speed and focus regularly. It's a very direct, turn-heavy local drive.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.6 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Camas Creek Road.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 6 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 (Camas Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

4,897 ft 4,765 ft

Total Climb

136 ft

Total Descent

132 ft

Highest Point

4,897 ft

~6.6 mi in

Elevation Range

132 ft

Notable High Points

4,897 ft at ~6.6 miles +6 ft prominence

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 Hamer, ID to Menan, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Rigby along the way.

Rigby

15.2 mi in | ~15m

About the Cities

Starting in Hamer, ID

Full guide →

Arriving in Menan, ID

Full guide →

Founded 1879

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 27m. Total distance: 23 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

27m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.6 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 (Camas Creek Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Menan, 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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