Origin
Heyburn, ID
Night in Heyburn on Saturday
Local time
10:14 PM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Heyburn, 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
2h 44m
Distance
167.5 mi
270 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Heyburn, ID
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Meridian, ID
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Trip Overview
This 167.5-mile journey from Heyburn to Meridian is a manageable 2 hour and 44 minute drive, making it an ideal one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads like Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, 21st Street, and South Main Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $27. Given its relatively short duration and local road focus, you can comfortably complete this route within a single day. Both your starting point in Heyburn and your destination in Meridian are within the Mountain West region of Idaho.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.8 miles from Heyburn, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 163.3 mi | 2h 35m |
| 21st Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Overland Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| E 5th N | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| O Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Meridian Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 163.3 mi, about 2h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Heyburn, ID and Meridian, ID.
1
Start on O Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
O Street
2
Turn left onto 21st Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
21st Street
3
Continue on E 5th N
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
E 5th N
4
Turn right onto I 84 Business; ID 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Overland Avenue
5
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I-84: Twin Falls
6
Merge onto I 84
163 mi
·
2 hr 35 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
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under three hours, this drive offers a lot of flexibility for when you choose to depart. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush and still have plenty of daylight. You'll want to plan for one stop along the way, possibly around the halfway point, to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the $27 estimated cost is based on the full 167.5 miles, and local roads can sometimes be less predictable for fuel availability than major highways.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.8 miles from Heyburn, ID, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 163.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 37 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.8 miles or 1h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meridian, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Heyburn, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Heyburn, ID
This is one driving day of about 167.5 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Heyburn, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for about 163.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.8 miles from Heyburn, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 163.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 166.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
21st Street
Turn left onto 21st Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward I-84: Twin Falls
Navigation decision point
Toward I-84: Twin Falls
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
165.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m 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
166.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.54 one way
$53.09 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $27.82 | $55.64 |
| premium | $4.53 | $29.88 | $59.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.98 | $73.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.3 | 0 | $17.59 | $8.04 |
| Efficient EV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.66 | $6.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67 | 0 | $23.45 | $10.72 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
10:14 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 44m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
During the Pliocene, this place looked quite different. Lush wetlands, forests, and grasslands provided excellent habitat for a variety of animals. From fascinating, now-extinct creatures like the sab...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 63.5
Caution: Use Caution with "Fossil Beds Information" Signs
Caution: If You Can't Reach Us By Phone, Please Email Us
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 167.5-mile trip, as there's no highway usage. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 163.3 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a sustained period of consistent driving. This route is characterized by its numerous turns and local road feel, rather than long, fast highway sections. You'll experience a variety of road conditions as you move through different local areas.
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: 163.3 mi on Vietnam 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 around 0.2 miles in near 21st Street.
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 2h 44m 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: at 0.2 miles (21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 167.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 163.3 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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: at 0.2 miles (21st Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (I 84 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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