Origin
Meridian, ID
Night in Meridian on Saturday
Local time
11:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meridian, ID to Kuna, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meridian, ID
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Kuna, ID
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Trip Overview
This short 10.1-mile trip from Meridian to Kuna in Idaho's Mountain West region is a quick 17-minute drive. It's ideal as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. You'll navigate primarily local roads like East Pine Avenue, North Meridian Road, and East Deer Flat Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a very manageable $2, making it an economical option for a brief journey. This route offers a straightforward local drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Pine Avenue | — | — |
| North Meridian Road | — | — |
| East Deer Flat Road | — | — |
| North Linder Road | — | — |
| North Linder Avenue | — | — |
| West 4th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Pine Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian, ID and Kuna, ID.
1
Start on North Main Street
56 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto East Pine Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Pine Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Meridian Road
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
North Meridian Road
4
Turn right onto East Deer Flat Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Deer Flat Road
5
Turn left onto North Linder Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Linder Road
6
Continue on North Linder Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Linder Avenue
7
Turn right onto West 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
West 4th Street
8
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.60 one way
$3.20 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Kuna, ID
Night in Kuna on Saturday
Local time
11:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and local roads for the entire 10.1 miles. The longest continuous stretch is not specified, but the 'turn-heavy' profile suggests you'll be making several turns within the 17-minute duration. This means you'll need to stay attentive to navigation, as the road constantly redirects you through the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: East Pine Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Meridian, ID to Kuna, ID is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Meridian, ID to Kuna, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 17m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m 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
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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Meridian, ID to Kuna, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kuna, 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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