How far is Ketchum, ID from Meridian, ID?
The driving distance from Ketchum, ID to Meridian, ID is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Snow then Snow Showers
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ketchum and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ketchum and Meridian.
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Start on the route
27 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto East Sun Valley Road
47 m · 12 sec · East Sun Valley Road
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Turn left onto North Main Street
26.2 mi · 39 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
41.7 mi · 48 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Sun Valley Highway
40.8 mi · 47 min · Sun Valley Highway
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Take the ramp right toward I 84 West, US 20 West, US 26 West, US 30 West: Boise
1266 ft · 31 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
50.5 mi · 50 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 Ketchum 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
50.5 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Light Snow then Snow Showers leaving Ketchum 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 Ketchum to Meridian?
The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.2 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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 80.5 miles from Ketchum and 80.6 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.6 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 1:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.11 one way or $44.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow then Snow Showers around Ketchum and Rain Showers 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 Ketchum and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 101.49 mi (163.34 km).
#1 Ketchum
City in Blaine County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,855 |
| Coordinates | 43.6807400, -114.3636600 |
| Altitude | 1784 |
| 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: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $22.11 | $44.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $24.03 | $48.06 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $25.84 | $51.68 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $30.74 | $61.48 |
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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