Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ririe, ID
Shots by Kevin
Menan, ID
Marta Branco
Ririe to Menan is 18.7 miles and takes about 28 minutes via East 300 North, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Idaho, moving from the Mountain West region to the same region. It's a straightforward drive on mostly surface roads, making it an easy addition to any day's itinerary. If you're looking for a quick hop between two nearby points without much fuss, this route fits the bill.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 300 North | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| North 3500 East | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| North 4600 East | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| North 4500 East | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| East 1st South | 1 mi | 1m |
| East 150 North | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Menan Lorenzo Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Ririe Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ririe, ID and Menan, ID.
Start on Smith Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto US 26 BUS
Keep slight right at fork onto ID 48
Continue on ID 48
Turn straight onto ID 48
Continue on ID 48
Turn straight onto ID 48
Turn straight onto ID 48
Continue on ID 48
Continue on ID 48
Continue on ID 48
Turn straight onto ID 48
Continue on ID 48
Keep slight right at fork onto North 3500 East
Turn right onto East Menan Lorenzo Highway
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 26 BUS / West Ririe Highway
Navigation decision point
Keep slight right at fork onto ID 48 / East County Line Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto North 3500 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto East Menan Lorenzo Highway
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.39 one way
$6.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| premium | $5.13 | $3.78 | $7.55 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Ririe on Friday
Local time
7:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Sunny
Destination
Morning in Menan on Friday
Local time
7:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is almost entirely on surface roads, with 0% of it on highways. You'll spend the bulk of your time cruising on East 300 North for a stretch of 8.7 miles. The route then transitions to North 3500 East and finally North 4600 East. Expect a relaxed pace as you navigate these local roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 18.7 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 26 BUS / West Ririe Highway): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (ID 48 / East County Line Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
6 ft
Total Descent
163 ft
Highest Point
4,964 ft
Elevation Range
163 ft
Notable High Points
Founded 1888
Founded 1879
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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