How far is Kuna, ID from Meridian, ID?

The driving distance from Kuna, ID to Meridian, ID is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.05 mi
00h 18m
Flight
8.43 mi
13.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.43 mi
Kilometers
13.57 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.05 mi
Kilometers
16.17 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Wed, Apr 22, 10:35 PM MDT
Return by in Kuna
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kuna
2026-04-22T22:17
Arrive Meridian
Wed, Apr 22, 10:35 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kuna
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Nampa
ID

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

From Kuna
4.8 mi
00h 09m
To Meridian
5.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph W
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 4th Street

    1701 ft · 39 sec · West 4th Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Linder Avenue

    1510 ft · 52 sec · North Linder Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Linder Road

    2610 ft · 1 min · North Linder Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Deer Flat Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Deer Flat Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Meridian Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · North Meridian Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Meridian Road

    1271 ft · 34 sec · South Meridian Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Main Street

    2197 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Meridian Road
6.25 mi · 62%
East Deer Flat Road
1 mi · 10%
South Main Street
0.67 mi · 7%
North Linder Road
0.49 mi · 5%
North Main Street
0.42 mi · 4%
West 4th Street
0.32 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Meridian Road

Turn left onto North Meridian Road

6.25 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nampa
00h 09m from Kuna
Leave By
7:54 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Kuna 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 Kuna to Meridian?

The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Nampa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Kuna and 5.2 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Kuna and Rain Showers near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Nampa

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

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

BUS

Nampa, Idaho

4 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Boise, Idaho

30 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Ontario

63 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Vale, Oregon

74 mi away
151 Smith Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kuna and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 8.43 mi (13.57 km).

Kuna

#1 Kuna

City in Ada County, Idaho, United States

Population22,257
Coordinates43.4918300, -116.4201200
Altitude821
CountryUnited States
Meridian

#2 Meridian

The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.

Population114,161
Coordinates43.6121100, -116.3915100
Altitude794
CountryUnited States
Start: West 4th Street (-116.42012, 43.491769)
End: North Main Street (-116.391572, 43.61211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.34 L · about $1.36
Round trip
$2.73
0.7 gal · 2.68 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.36 $2.73
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.48 $2.96
Premium $4.55 $1.59 $3.18
Diesel $5.41 $1.89 $3.79

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kuna and Meridian. The current time is 22:17:46.

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.