How far is Meridian, ID from Blackfoot, ID?
The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Blackfoot, ID is about 263.3 miles (423.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.
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.
The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Blackfoot.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Blackfoot.
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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
19.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Arco
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right
131 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Bergener Boulevard
2185 ft · 41 sec · Bergener Boulevard
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Continue on West Bridge Street
137 m · 8 sec · West Bridge Street
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Continue on West Judicial Street
2260 ft · 44 sec · West Judicial Street
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Turn left onto South Ash Street
673 ft · 20 sec · South Ash Street
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Turn right onto West Pacific Street
102 m · 14 sec · West Pacific Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
48 m · 12 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn left
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Blackfoot.
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
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Blackfoot.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Blackfoot?
The road trip is about 263.3 miles (423.8 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Twin Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.5 miles from Meridian and 131.9 miles from Blackfoot.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.2 miles (330.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.17 one way or $72.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Meridian and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Blackfoot.
Stop Ideas Near Twin Falls
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 Twin Falls.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Blackfoot. Straight-line distance: 205.2 mi (330.23 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 Blackfoot
City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 12,034 |
| Coordinates | 43.1904700, -112.3449800 |
| Altitude | 1371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blackfoot (-112.34498, 43.19047)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $36.17 | $72.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $39.31 | $78.61 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $42.26 | $84.52 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $50.28 | $100.55 |
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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