How far is Glenns Ferry, ID from Meridian, ID?
The driving distance from Glenns Ferry, ID to Meridian, ID is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Elmore, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenns Ferry and Meridian.
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Start on the route
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto North Commercial Street
50 m · 10 sec · North Commercial Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Avenue
2189 ft · 46 sec · West 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto North Bannock Avenue
3128 ft · 1 min · North Bannock Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1260 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
75.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 69 South: Meridian, Kuna
2058 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right
94 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Meridian Road
836 ft · 20 sec · South Meridian Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2197 ft · 1 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Glenns Ferry and Meridian.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
75.5 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Glenns Ferry and Sunny near Meridian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Glenns Ferry to Meridian?
The road trip is about 78.5 miles (126.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from Glenns Ferry and 39.3 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Glenns Ferry and Sunny near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain Home
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain Home.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glenns Ferry and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 71.21 mi (114.6 km).
#1 Glenns Ferry
City in Elmore County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,303 |
| Coordinates | 42.9549000, -115.3009000 |
| Altitude | 783 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meridian
The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.
| Population | 114,161 |
| Coordinates | 43.6121100, -116.3915100 |
| Altitude | 794 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-116.391572, 43.61211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $10.78 | $21.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $12.60 | $25.20 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $14.99 | $29.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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