How far is Meridian, ID from Ashton, ID?
The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Ashton, ID is about 341 miles (548.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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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 05h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Ashton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Ashton.
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Start on North Main Street
17 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Pine Avenue
528 ft · 25 sec · East Pine Avenue
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Turn left onto North Meridian Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 East, US 30 East, ID 55 East: Boise
2435 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls
3046 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
46.3 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, I 15: Rigby, West Yellowstone
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Rigby Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Yellowstone Highway
17.2 mi · 18 min · Yellowstone Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
16.3 mi · 18 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Take the exit slight right
610 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1652 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Ashton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
172 mi · 02h 43m
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.
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meridian and Mostly Cloudy near Ashton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Ashton?
The road trip is about 341 miles (548.8 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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?
Rupert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.3 miles from Meridian and 170.8 miles from Ashton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:52 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.83 one way or $93.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Meridian and Mostly Cloudy near Ashton.
Stop Ideas Near Rupert
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 Rupert.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Ashton. Straight-line distance: 248.34 mi (399.66 km).
#1 Meridian
The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.
| Population | 114,161 |
| Coordinates | 43.6121100, -116.3915100 |
| Altitude | 794 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashton
City in Fremont County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,050 |
| Coordinates | 44.0715800, -111.4482900 |
| Altitude | 1603 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashton (-111.44829, 44.07158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 549 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 15m |
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 | $46.83 | $93.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $50.90 | $101.80 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $54.72 | $109.45 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $65.11 | $130.21 |
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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