Origin
Hamer, ID
Morning in Hamer on Tuesday
Local time
11:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamer, ID to Menan, ID
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 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
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.
Hamer, ID
Thirdman
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 65 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
$3.64 one way
$7.29 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $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.
Destination
Menan, ID
Morning in Menan on Tuesday
Local time
11:08 AM
MDT
Current temp
56°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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 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.
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 Hamer, ID to Menan, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Rigby along the way.
Rigby
15.2 mi in
|
~15m
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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