How far is Blackfoot, ID from Meridian, ID?

The driving distance from Blackfoot, ID to Meridian, ID is about 262.3 miles (422.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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
262.37 mi
03h 45m
Flight
205.2 mi
330.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.2 mi
Kilometers
330.23 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
262.37 mi
Kilometers
422.25 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Sun, Apr 19, 7:14 AM MDT
Return by in Blackfoot
Sun, Apr 19, 11:00 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackfoot
2026-04-19T03:28
Arrive Meridian
Sun, Apr 19, 7:14 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM MDT

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

Leave by
9:28 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blackfoot
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
Twin Falls
ID

The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

From Blackfoot
131.4 mi
01h 53m
To Meridian
130.9 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    49 m · 13 sec · North Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Idaho Street

    102 m · 20 sec · West Idaho Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Ash Street

    677 ft · 20 sec · North Ash Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Bridge Street

    2824 ft · 50 sec · West Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bergener Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Bergener Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    19.7 mi · 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

    1 km · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

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

    2058 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 10 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto South Meridian Road

    836 ft · 20 sec · South Meridian Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    2197 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackfoot 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
177 mi · 67%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 24%
Veterans Memorial Highway
19.7 mi · 8%
Bergener Boulevard
0.9 mi
South Main Street
0.67 mi
West Bridge Street
0.54 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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.1 mi
205.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin Falls
01h 53m from Blackfoot
Leave By
9:28 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blackfoot and Partly Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 262.3 miles (422.2 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Twin Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from Blackfoot and 130.9 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 9:28 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blackfoot and Partly Sunny near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Twin Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Twin Falls, 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 Twin Falls.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

1 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blackfoot and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 205.2 mi (330.23 km).

Blackfoot

#1 Blackfoot

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Population12,034
Coordinates43.1904700, -112.3449800
Altitude1371
CountryUnited States
Meridian

#2 Meridian

The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.

Population114,161
Coordinates43.6121100, -116.3915100
Altitude794
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Street (-112.344872, 43.190406)
End: North Main Street (-116.391572, 43.61211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.26 gal
35.05 L · about $36.05
Round trip
$72.10
18.52 gal · 70.1 L
Estimated CO2
82.3 kg one way
Round trip: 164.6 kg / 363 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $36.05 $72.10
Mid-grade $4.23 $39.18 $78.36
Premium $4.55 $42.12 $84.25
Diesel $5.41 $50.12 $100.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Blackfoot and Meridian. The current time is 03:28:51.

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.