How far is Lapwai, ID from Meridian, ID?
The driving distance from Lapwai, ID to Meridian, ID is about 254.1 miles (408.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194 miles (312.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Adams County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lapwai and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lapwai and Meridian.
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Start on Main Street South
12 m · 3 sec · Main Street South
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Turn right onto Birch Avenue East
811 ft · 37 sec · Birch Avenue East
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Turn right
55.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Turn right onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road
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Turn right
76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Boydstun Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street
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Continue on East Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Deinhard Lane
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Continue on ID 55
18.5 mi · 25 min · ID 55
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Continue on Highway 55
12.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on ID 55
2 mi · 5 min · ID 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway
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Continue on North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road
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Turn right onto East State Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East State Street
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Turn left onto South Eagle Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Eagle Road
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Continue on North Eagle Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · North Eagle Road
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Turn right onto East Pine Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Pine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Pine Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · East Pine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Pine Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Pine Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
17 m · 2 sec · 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 Lapwai and Meridian.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
76.4 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain leaving Lapwai 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 Lapwai to Meridian?
The road trip is about 254.1 miles (408.9 km) and usually takes 04h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.9 miles from Lapwai and 127.1 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194 miles (312.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.1 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 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.92 one way or $69.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lapwai and Meridian, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Lapwai and Rain Showers near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near New Meadows
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 New Meadows.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lapwai and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 194.02 mi (312.24 km).
#1 Lapwai
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,137 |
| Coordinates | 46.4048900, -116.8048700 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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: 409 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 10m |
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 | $34.92 | $69.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $37.95 | $75.90 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $40.80 | $81.61 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $48.55 | $97.09 |
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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