Origin
Menan, ID
Late night in Menan on Sunday
Local time
1:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Menan, ID to Mud Lake, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 48m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Menan, ID
Marta Branco
Mud Lake, ID
James Bat Barrera
Trip Overview
Menan to Mud Lake is 30.1 miles and takes about 41 minutes via East 1500 North and Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within Idaho's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward local drive. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a relaxed day trip, allowing plenty of time for exploration at either end. Plan for a simple, efficient trip with minimal time spent on the road.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 1500 North | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 7.9 mi | 7m |
| East 650 North | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| East Menan Lorenzo Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 627 North | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North 2880 East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East 1500 North
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Menan, ID and Mud Lake, ID.
1
Start on East Menan Lorenzo Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Menan Lorenzo Highway
2
Turn straight onto ID 48
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East 650 North
3
Turn left onto ID 48
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North 2880 East
4
Turn right onto ID 48
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
East 627 North
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
6
Merge onto I 15
7.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward ID 33: Rexburg, Salmon
8
Turn left onto ID 33
14 mi
·
21 min
·
East 1500 North
9
Arrive at destination
ID 33
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 6.9 and 15.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
ID 48 / North 2880 East
Turn left onto ID 48 / North 2880 East
Navigation decision point
3
7.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
ID 48 / East 627 North
Turn right onto ID 48 / East 627 North
Navigation decision point
3
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
15.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward ID 33: Rexburg, Salmon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward ID 33: Rexburg, Salmon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.54 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Mud Lake, ID
Late night in Mud Lake on Sunday
Local time
1:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
55°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
9 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
41m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway miles to speak of. You'll navigate primarily on East 1500 North, Veterans Memorial Highway, and East 650 North. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.2 miles on East 1500 North, so expect frequent changes in direction. The character of this drive is very much about local roads, so keep your attention focused on navigation and the immediate surroundings.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on East 1500 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.9 miles in near ID 48 / North 2880 East.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Menan, ID to Mud Lake, ID is easy. At 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.9 miles (ID 48 / North 2880 East): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (ID 48 / East 627 North): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
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 Menan, ID to Mud Lake, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Salmon along the way.
Salmon
15.6 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 41m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m 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 14.2 miles on East 1500 North. 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: at 6.9 miles (ID 48 / North 2880 East): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (ID 48 / East 627 North): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Mud Lake, 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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