Plummer to Meridian is 346.6 miles and takes about 7h 30m via US 95, with a fuel budget near $61 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Idaho, traversing the Mountain West region from start to finish. Expect a drive that's largely on a major highway, making it a straightforward option for a single-day trip. Given the duration and distance, it's a manageable drive if you're looking to cover ground efficiently between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
173.3 miles from Plummer, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 95
167.4 mi
3h 19m
10th Street
49.9 mi
1h 3m
South 3rd Street
45.6 mi
1h 1m
ID 55
31.1 mi
46m
Highway 55
15 mi
20m
North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.8 mi
11m
Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi
7m
Reisenauer Road
5.2 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
US 95
— 167.4 mi, about 3h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plummer, ID and Meridian, ID.
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Start on C Street
117 ft·5 sec·C Street
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Turn right onto US 95
50 mi·1 hr 3 min·10th Street
3
Continue on US 95
0.1 mi·18 sec·North Main Street
Toward ID 8
4
Continue on US 95
1.8 mi·4 min·North Jackson Street
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto Reisenauer Road
5.2 mi·6 min·Reisenauer Road
6
Turn right onto US 95
23 mi·32 min·US 95
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 95
68 mi·1 hr 19 min·US 95
Toward Missoula, BoiseUse the straight lane.
8
Turn right onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi·5 min·Johnston Road
9
Turn right onto US 95
76 mi·1 hr 26 min·US 95
10
Turn left onto ID 55
11 mi·16 min·ID 55
11
Turn right onto Boydstun Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Boydstun Street
12
Continue on East Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi·2 min·East Deinhard Lane
13
Turn right onto ID 55
46 mi·1 hr 1 min·South 3rd Street
14
Continue on ID 55
18 mi·25 min·ID 55
15
Continue on ID 55
13 mi·17 min·Highway 55
16
Continue on ID 55
1.3 mi·1 min·Horseshoe Bend Road
17
Continue on ID 55
2.0 mi·5 min·ID 55
18
Continue on ID 55
0.4 mi·29 sec·Horseshoe Bend Road
19
Continue on ID 55
2.4 mi·3 min·Highway 55
20
Continue on ID 55
5.9 mi·7 min·Payette River Scenic Byway
21
Continue on ID 55
8.8 mi·11 min·North Horseshoe Bend Road
22
Turn right onto ID 44; ID 55
1.8 mi·2 min·East State Street
23
Turn left onto ID 55
1.9 mi·2 min·South Eagle Road
24
Continue on ID 55
3.5 mi·5 min·North Eagle Road
Use the right lane.
25
Turn right onto East Pine Avenue
0.7 mi·1 min·East Pine Avenue
Use the right lane.
26
Enter roundabout onto East Pine Avenue
106 ft·2 sec·East Pine Avenue
27
Continue on East Pine Avenue
1.1 mi·2 min·East Pine Avenue
28
Turn right onto North Main Street
56 ft·1 sec·North Main Street
29
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Starting early is key to completing this 346.6-mile drive within the estimated 7h 30m. With a fuel cost around $61, keep an eye on your gas gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 167.4 miles on US 95, as services might be more spread out. Plan for your two stops strategically, perhaps one mid-morning and another for lunch. Since this is a feasible one-day trip, you have flexibility, but aim to be off US 95 and navigating local roads like 10th Street and South 3rd Street before evening traffic picks up.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 173.3 miles from Plummer, ID, or about 3h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 167.4 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 76 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.3 miles or 3h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meridian, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Plummer, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Plummer, ID
This is one driving day of about 346.6 miles and 7h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Plummer, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 95 for about 167.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 51.9 and 344.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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51.9 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|Reisenauer Road
Turn right onto Reisenauer Road
Navigation decision point
4
57.1 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|US 95
Turn right onto US 95
Navigation decision point
8
80 mi into trip|~1h 48m in|US 95
Keep slight left at fork onto US 95 toward Missoula, Boise
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward Missoula, Boise
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148.1 mi into trip|~3h 8m in|Johnston Road
Turn right onto Johnston Road
Navigation decision point
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344.7 mi into trip|~7h 26m in|East Pine Avenue
Turn right onto East Pine Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.84 one way
$125.68 round trip
$4.61/gal25.4 MPG avg121 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$65.83
$131.65
premium
$5.13
$69.97
$139.95
diesel
$6.28
$85.64
$171.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$63
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
104
1
$36.39
$16.64
Efficient EV
86.7
0
$30.33
$13.86
EV Truck/SUV
138.6
1
$48.52
$22.18
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Plummer, ID
Afternoon
in Plummer on Thursday
Local time
1:02 PM
PDT
Current temp
39°F
Mostly Cloudy
NE 1 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Meridian, ID
Afternoon
in Meridian on Thursday
Local time
2:02 PM
MDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Clear
SE 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
58°F
Cascade, ID
173 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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 30m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Nez Perce National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Since time immemorial, the valleys, prairies, mountains, and plateaus of the inland northwest have been home to the nimíipuu (Nez Perce) people. Extremely resilient, they survived the settling of the...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
Free
near mile 143.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 62% of the mileage on these faster roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 167.4 miles on US 95, which will likely feel like rural cruising. The remaining portion will transition to surface streets like 10th Street and South 3rd Street as you approach your destination. Be prepared for the highway to eventually give way to more urban merging and local traffic.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 167.4 mi on US 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 95 and 10th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 51.9 miles in near Reisenauer Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 30m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 13 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 51.9 miles (Reisenauer Road): Navigation decision point; at 57.1 miles (US 95): Navigation decision point; at 80 miles (US 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
High-altitude sections with notable climbs
4,872 ft1,358 ft
Total Climb
5,531 ft
Total Descent
5,112 ft
Highest Point
4,872 ft
~249.5 mi in
Elevation Range
3,514 ft
Notable High Points
4,872 ft at ~249.5 miles+1,031 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Plummer, ID and Meridian, ID, road signs point toward Missoula and Boise.
The longest stretch is about 167.4 miles on US 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas 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.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Meridian, ID before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 3 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 51.9 miles (Reisenauer Road): Navigation decision point; at 57.1 miles (US 95): Navigation decision point; at 80 miles (US 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Nez Perce National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.5 hours each way, a round trip means 15.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Meridian, ID before the return drive.
