How far is Homedale, ID from Meridian, ID?
The driving distance from Homedale, ID to Meridian, ID is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homedale and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homedale and Meridian.
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Start on East Idaho Avenue
2212 ft · 51 sec · East Idaho Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
1600 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Homedale Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · Homedale Road
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Turn right onto Beet Road
1 mi · 2 min · Beet Road
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Turn slight left
126 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Sunnyslope Road
599 ft · 8 sec · Sunnyslope Road
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Continue on Karcher Road
9.4 mi · 12 min · Karcher Road
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Continue on State Highway 55
1417 ft · 30 sec · State Highway 55
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East, ID 55 North: Boise
2104 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 69 South: Meridian, Kuna
1819 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on State Police, Idaho Peace Officers Memorial
125 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto South Meridian Road
1177 ft · 30 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 Homedale and Meridian.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
9.71 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Homedale and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Meridian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homedale to Meridian?
The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Homedale and 19.5 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Homedale and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near Caldwell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homedale and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 27.13 mi (43.66 km).
#1 Homedale
City in Owyhee County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,720 |
| Coordinates | 43.6176600, -116.9337600 |
| Altitude | 680 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.16 | $10.32 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $6.60 | $13.21 |
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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