How far is Kellogg, ID from Meridian, ID?

The driving distance from Kellogg, ID to Meridian, ID is about 420.9 miles (677.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.6 miles (437.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
420.89 mi
07h 48m
Flight
271.59 mi
437.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.59 mi
Kilometers
437.08 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
420.89 mi
Kilometers
677.35 km
Drive Time
07h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Wed, May 13, 2:35 AM MDT
Return by in Kellogg
Wed, May 13, 9:24 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kellogg
2026-05-12T17:46
Arrive Meridian
Wed, May 13, 1:35 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:49 PM to 4:19 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:22 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kellogg
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lewiston
ID

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

From Kellogg
240.4 mi
03h 54m
To Meridian
180.4 mi
03h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Cameron Avenue

    1165 ft · 47 sec · West Cameron Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Hill Street

    81 m · 9 sec · North Hill Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    1457 ft · 35 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    71.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton

    3076 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  10. 10

    Continue on North US 395

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395

  11. 11

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    23.7 mi · 27 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon

    912 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon

    52 m · 11 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Columbia River Highway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Columbia River Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2864 ft · 44 sec · North 1st Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Theater Lane

    1368 ft · 41 sec · East Theater Lane

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 4th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit left toward US 395 North: Stanfield

    2590 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

    215.2 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  26. 26

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

    1819 ft · 24 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on State Police, Idaho Peace Officers Memorial

    125 m · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto South Meridian Road

    1177 ft · 30 sec · South Meridian Road

  29. 29

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North Main Street

    2197 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
31 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Oregon Trail Highway
215 mi · 51%
North Hill Street
128 mi · 30%
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 18%
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
23.7 mi · 6%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
16.3 mi · 4%
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
8.36 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Old Oregon Trail Highway

Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

215 mi · 03h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 48m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+149.3 mi
271.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
03h 54m from Kellogg
Leave By
8:22 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kellogg and Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 420.9 miles (677.4 km) and usually takes 07h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 240.4 miles from Kellogg and 180.4 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 271.6 miles (437.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 149.3 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.81 one way or $115.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 132 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Kellogg and Meridian, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kellogg and Sunny near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

1 mi away
1920 Highway 128
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

35 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

38 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
BUS

Colfax, Washington

58 mi away
610 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kellogg and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 271.59 mi (437.08 km).

Kellogg

#1 Kellogg

City in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States

Population2,136
Coordinates47.5382600, -116.1193300
Altitude702
CountryUnited States
Meridian

#2 Meridian

The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.

Population114,161
Coordinates43.6121100, -116.3915100
Altitude794
CountryUnited States
Start: West Cameron Avenue (-116.119247, 47.538353)
End: North Main Street (-116.391572, 43.61211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 677 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)14h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.85 gal
56.22 L · about $57.81
Round trip
$115.62
29.7 gal · 112.44 L
Estimated CO2
132 kg one way
Round trip: 263.9 kg / 582 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $57.81 $115.62
Mid-grade $4.23 $62.83 $125.66
Premium $4.55 $67.55 $135.11
Diesel $5.41 $80.37 $160.74

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 · May 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Kellogg, ID and Meridian, ID. The current time in Kellogg is 17:46:41, although it is 18:46:41 in Meridian.

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.