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Trip from Marsing, 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

35m

Distance

26.3 mi

42 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m

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

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Marsing, ID

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city in Ada County, Idaho, United States

Meridian, ID

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Trip Overview

Marsing, ID to Meridian, ID is 26.3 miles and takes about 35m via Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, connecting two points within Idaho. Expect a local drive with plenty of turns, best suited for those who prefer navigating town roads and local highways over long stretches of interstate. It's a quick trip, perfect for a day excursion or a simple relocation.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway 9.7 mi 11m
Karcher Road 9.4 mi 12m
West Main Street 4.8 mi 7m
South Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
North Main Street 0.4 mi 1m
ID 55 0.4 mi <1m
State Highway 55 0.3 mi <1m
South Meridian Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway — 9.7 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marsing, ID and Meridian, ID.

1

Start on ID 55

4.8 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
2

Continue on ID 55

9.4 mi · 12 min · Karcher Road
3

Continue on ID 55

0.3 mi · 30 sec · State Highway 55
Use the left / straight lanes.
4

Take the exit onto ID 55

0.4 mi · 51 sec · ID 55
Toward I 84 East, ID 55 North: Boise Use the right lane.
5

Merge onto I 84; US 30; ID 55

9.7 mi · 11 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 24 sec
Exit 44 Toward ID 69 South: Meridian, Kuna Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

409 ft · 12 sec
Toward State Police, Idaho Peace Officers Memorial Use the left lane.
8

Turn left onto ID 69

0.2 mi · 30 sec · South Meridian Road
9

Continue on South Main Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
10

Continue on North Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 14.4 and 25 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
14.4 mi into trip | ~19m in | ID 55

Take the exit onto ID 55 toward I 84 East, ID 55 North: Boise

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

Use the right lane. Toward I 84 East, ID 55 North: Boise
5
14.8 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 84; US 30; ID 55 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 84; US 30; ID 55 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.5 mi into trip | ~31m 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
8
24.9 mi into trip | ~32m in

Keep slight left at fork toward State Police, Idaho Peace Officers Memorial

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward State Police, Idaho Peace Officers Memor...
3
25 mi into trip | ~32m in | ID 69 / South Meridian Road

Turn left onto ID 69 / South Meridian Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.17 one way

$8.34 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $4.37 $8.74
premium $4.53 $4.69 $9.38
diesel $5.61 $5.81 $11.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.9 0 $2.76 $1.26
Efficient EV 6.6 0 $2.30 $1.05
EV Truck/SUV 10.5 0 $3.68 $1.68

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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 Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Marsing, ID

Evening in Marsing on Saturday

Local time

8:45 PM

MDT

Current temp

38°F

Mostly Clear

ESE 2 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 10:04AM MDT until April 19 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 10:04AM MDT until April 19 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

Destination

Meridian, ID

Evening in Meridian on Saturday

Local time

8:45 PM

MDT

Current temp

35°F

Mostly Clear

ESE 7 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 10:04AM MDT until April 19 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 10:04AM MDT until April 19 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello 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

3 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

35m 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 as a 'Turn-heavy local drive', with only a 30% share on highways. You'll navigate Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Karcher Road, and West Main Street, encountering frequent turns. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 9.7 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. This means you should be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with more frequent adjustments rather than prolonged periods of steady cruising.

Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.7 mi on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.

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 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 14.4 miles in near ID 55.

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 26.3 miles you will encounter 5 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: at 14.4 miles (ID 55): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.8 miles (I 84; US 30; ID 55 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Marsing, ID and Meridian, ID, road signs point toward Kuna, State Police and Idaho Peace Officers Memorial.

Kuna

24.5 mi in | ~31m

State Police

24.9 mi in | ~32m

Idaho Peace Officers Memorial

24.9 mi in | ~32m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 26.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (3%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 9.7 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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: at 14.4 miles (ID 55): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.8 miles (I 84; US 30; ID 55 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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