How far is Ammon, ID from Meridian, ID?

The driving distance from Ammon, ID to Meridian, ID is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.8 miles (357 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
291.32 mi
04h 06m
Flight
221.81 mi
356.97 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.81 mi
Kilometers
356.97 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
291.32 mi
Kilometers
468.84 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM MDT
Return by in Ammon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ammon
2026-04-22T17:24
Arrive Meridian
Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:48 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ammon
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hazelton
ID

City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States

From Ammon
145.5 mi
02h 03m
To Meridian
145.8 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 29 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ammon and Meridian.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ammon and Meridian.

  1. 1

    Start on Molen Street

    41 m · 12 sec · Molen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    753 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · East Sunnyside Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    43.1 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls

    1 km · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    176.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 69 South: Meridian, Kuna

    2058 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto South Meridian Road

    836 ft · 20 sec · South Meridian Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    2197 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ammon and Meridian.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
177 mi · 61%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 22%
Veterans Memorial Highway
43.1 mi · 15%
East Sunnyside Road
6.07 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.67 mi
ID 69 South
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

177 mi · 02h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.5 mi
221.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazelton
02h 03m from Ammon
Leave By
8:48 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ammon and Rain Showers near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ammon to Meridian?

The road trip is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km) and usually takes 04h 06m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hazelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.5 miles from Ammon and 145.8 miles from Meridian.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 221.8 miles (357 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.02 one way or $80.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms around Ammon and Rain Showers near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Hazelton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hazelton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hazelton.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

27 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ammon and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 221.81 mi (356.97 km).

Ammon

#1 Ammon

City in Idaho, United States

Population17,115
Coordinates43.4696400, -111.9666400
Altitude1437
CountryUnited States
Meridian

#2 Meridian

The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.

Population114,161
Coordinates43.6121100, -116.3915100
Altitude794
CountryUnited States
Start: Molen Street (-111.966641, 43.469622)
End: North Main Street (-116.391572, 43.61211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 469 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.28 gal
38.91 L · about $40.02
Round trip
$80.04
20.56 gal · 77.82 L
Estimated CO2
91.4 kg one way
Round trip: 182.7 kg / 403 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $40.02 $80.04
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.49 $86.99
Premium $4.55 $46.76 $93.53
Diesel $5.41 $55.64 $111.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Ammon and Meridian. The current time is 17:24:44.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.