Origin
Meridian, ID
Evening in Meridian on Saturday
Local time
8:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meridian, ID to Star, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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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Star, ID
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition within the Mountain West, the 10.6-mile trip from Meridian to Star, Idaho, is an efficient way to get across the region. You can expect the drive to take approximately 18 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With no scheduled stops required, you can easily complete this transit in one go. Budgeting for your travel is straightforward, as you should only need about $2 for fuel. Since both locations are within the same state, you will enjoy a consistent, local feel throughout the entire experience. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that prioritizes speed and simplicity over long-distance exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Chinden Boulevard | 5 mi | 7m |
| North Meridian Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| North Star Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Pine Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West State Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Chinden Boulevard
— 5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian, ID and Star, ID.
1
Start on North Main Street
56 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto East Pine Avenue
528 ft
·
22 sec
·
East Pine Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Meridian Road
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
North Meridian Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
West Chinden Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto North Star Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Star Road
6
Turn left onto ID 44
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
West State Street
7
Arrive at destination
ID 44
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.6 — 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 right onto East Pine Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Meridian Road
Turn right onto North Meridian Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
US 20; US 26 / West Chinden Boulevard
Turn left onto US 20; US 26 / West Chinden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
8.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
North Star Road
Turn right onto North Star Road
Navigation decision point
3
10.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
ID 44 / West State Street
Turn left onto ID 44 / West State Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.68 one way
$3.36 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 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 | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
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
Star, ID
Evening in Star on Saturday
Local time
8:44 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
18m 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 as you navigate your way between these two Idaho communities. You will rely entirely on local surface streets, utilizing East Pine Avenue, North Meridian Road, and West Chinden Boulevard to reach your destination. Because this route involves zero highway miles, you will stay off the interstate for the duration of the trip. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will remain focused on navigating intersections and local traffic patterns. It is a straightforward, functional drive that requires your full attention on the road rather than long-range cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5 mi on West Chinden Boulevard.
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 early in the drive near East Pine Avenue.
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 18m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Pine Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Meridian Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (US 20; US 26 / West Chinden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,607 ft
2,469 ft
Total Climb
7 ft
Total Descent
145 ft
Highest Point
2,607 ft
Elevation Range
138 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m 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 5 miles on West Chinden Boulevard. 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: near the start (East Pine Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Meridian Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (US 20; US 26 / West Chinden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Star, 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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