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Trip from Meridian, ID to McCall, ID

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 31m

Distance

107.7 mi

173 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 22m ★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m

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

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city in Ada County, Idaho, United States

Meridian, ID

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McCall, ID

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Trip Overview

The drive from Meridian, ID to McCall, ID covers 107.7 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, Horseshoe Bend Road, Highway 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.6 miles on Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.68 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

53.9 miles from Meridian, ID

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street 46.6 mi 1h 4m
Horseshoe Bend Road 18.9 mi 25m
Highway 55 18.4 mi 27m
North Horseshoe Bend Road 8.9 mi 12m
Payette River Scenic Byway 5.9 mi 7m
North Eagle Road 3.5 mi 5m
South Eagle Road 1.9 mi 2m
East Pine Avenue 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Main Street — 46.6 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Main Street

56 ft · 9 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn left onto East Pine Avenue

1.1 mi · 2 min · East Pine Avenue
3

Enter roundabout onto East Pine Avenue

121 ft · 2 sec · East Pine Avenue
4

Continue on East Pine Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Pine Avenue
5

Turn left onto ID 55

3.5 mi · 5 min · North Eagle Road
Use the left lane.
6

Continue on ID 55

1.9 mi · 2 min · South Eagle Road
7

Turn right onto ID 44; ID 55

1.8 mi · 2 min · ID 44; ID 55
8

Turn left onto ID 55

8.9 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on ID 55

5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway
10

Continue on ID 55

2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55
11

Continue on ID 55

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road
12

Continue on ID 55

16 mi · 24 min · Highway 55
13

Continue on ID 55

18 mi · 25 min · Horseshoe Bend Road
14

Continue on ID 55

47 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Main Street
15

Turn left onto ID 55

161 ft · 6 sec · East Lake Street
16

Arrive at destination

ID 55

Trip Plan

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 53.9 miles from Meridian, ID, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.6 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 24 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 53.9 miles or 1h 17m 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 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McCall, ID than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Meridian, 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 Meridian, ID

This is one driving day of about 107.7 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Meridian, 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 Main Street for about 46.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and the county seat of Valley County, Idaho, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cascade, ID

54 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

Eagle, ID

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cascade, ID

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.9 miles from Meridian, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Epi's A Basque Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Meridian, Idaho

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $40 to $50

Hours: 5–8 pm

Visit website

Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery | Eagle

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Eagle, Idaho

0.4 mi

Smokin Iron BBQ Restaurant & Catering

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Meridian, Idaho

0.8 mi

Best coffee break

Terri's Cafè

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Meridian, Idaho

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+12088871133

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Epi's A Basque Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $40 to $50

Meridian, Idaho

Hours: 5–8 pm

Visit website

Bardenay Restaurant & Distillery | Eagle

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Eagle, Idaho

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12089385093

Visit website

Smokin Iron BBQ Restaurant & Catering

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Meridian, Idaho

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12088679994

Visit website

La Cabanita Mex 4

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Meridian, Idaho

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12085792387

Visit website

Big Daddy's BBQ

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Meridian, Idaho

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12084307178

Visit website

Red Pavilion Mandarin Cuisine

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Meridian, Idaho

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12088955880

Visit website

Moe Joe's Breakfast Eatery

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Meridian, Idaho

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+12086298761

Visit website

Bombay Grill Indian Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Meridian, Idaho

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+19862134001

Visit website

Terri's Cafè

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Meridian, Idaho

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+12088871133

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

McCall, Idaho

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Mc Call Charge point

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route

McCall, Idaho

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

McCall, Idaho

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Tamarack, Idaho

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Fast Lane Indoor Kart Racing

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Boise, Idaho

+12083211166

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.1 — 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 | East Pine Avenue

Turn left onto East Pine Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | East Pine Avenue

Enter roundabout onto East Pine Avenue

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
1.9 mi into trip | ~4m in | ID 55 / North Eagle Road

Turn left onto ID 55 / North Eagle Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
7.3 mi into trip | ~12m in | ID 44; ID 55

Turn right onto ID 44; ID 55

Navigation decision point

6
9.1 mi into trip | ~14m in | ID 55 / North Horseshoe Bend Road

Turn left onto ID 55 / North Horseshoe Bend Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.68 one way

$37.36 round trip

$4.41/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $19.53 $39.07
premium $4.95 $20.99 $41.98
diesel $5.60 $23.74 $47.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 32.3 0 $11.31 $5.17
Efficient EV 26.9 0 $9.42 $4.31
EV Truck/SUV 43.1 0 $15.08 $6.89

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Aug 30, 2026

Origin

Meridian, ID

Late night in Meridian on Friday

Local time

4:20 AM

MDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Clear

WNW 5 to 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

McCall, ID

Late night in McCall on Friday

Local time

4:20 AM

MDT

Current temp

36°F

Areas Of Fog

W 2 mph 0% chance Live forecast

40°F

Cascade, ID

54 mi in

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

13 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

2h 31m 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?

107.7 mi in 2h 31m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.6 mi on Main Street.

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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Pine Avenue.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Meridian, ID to McCall, ID is easy. At 2h 31m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Pine Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (East Pine Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles (ID 55 / North Eagle Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

High-altitude sections with notable climbs

5,012 ft 2,565 ft

Total Climb

3,654 ft

Total Descent

1,249 ft

Highest Point

5,012 ft

~107.7 mi in

Elevation Range

2,447 ft

Notable High Points

3,730 ft at ~23.1 miles +684 ft prominence
4,769 ft at ~69.3 miles +22 ft prominence
4,967 ft at ~84.7 miles +124 ft prominence

About the Cities

Starting in Meridian, ID

Full guide →

Founded 1893

Top landmarks

  • • Halbert F. and Grace Neal House — historic house in Meridian, Idaho, United States
  • • Clara Hill House — historic building n Meridian, Idaho
  • • R. H. and Jessie Bell House — house in Meridian, Idaho

Arriving in McCall, ID

Full guide →

Founded 1917

McCall is in Idaho.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 107.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46.6 miles on Main Street. 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: near the start (East Pine Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (East Pine Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.9 miles (ID 55 / North Eagle Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at McCall, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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