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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
263.33 mi
04h 13m
Flight
205.2 mi
330.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.2 mi
Kilometers
330.23 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.33 mi
Kilometers
423.79 km
Drive Time
04h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackfoot
Wed, Apr 15, 9:41 AM MDT
Return by in Meridian
Wed, Apr 15, 1:55 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-15T05:27
Arrive Blackfoot
Wed, Apr 15, 9:41 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:32 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Twin Falls
ID

The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

From Meridian
131.5 mi
02h 06m
To Blackfoot
131.9 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 25 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    17 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Pine Avenue

    528 ft · 25 sec · East Pine Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Meridian Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 East, US 30 East, ID 55 East: Boise

    2435 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls

    3046 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    19.8 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Arco

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    131 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Bergener Boulevard

    2185 ft · 41 sec · Bergener Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    137 m · 8 sec · West Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Judicial Street

    2260 ft · 44 sec · West Judicial Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Ash Street

    673 ft · 20 sec · South Ash Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Pacific Street

    102 m · 14 sec · West Pacific Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    48 m · 12 sec · North Broadway Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
240 mi · 91%
Idaho Falls
20.4 mi · 8%
North Meridian Road
1.28 mi
I 84 East
0.46 mi
West Judicial Street
0.43 mi
Bergener Boulevard
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
205.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin Falls
02h 06m from Meridian
Leave By
8:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

1 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Blackfoot. Straight-line distance: 205.2 mi (330.23 km).

Meridian

#1 Meridian

The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.

Population114,161
Coordinates43.6121100, -116.3915100
Altitude794
CountryUnited States
Blackfoot

#2 Blackfoot

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Population12,034
Coordinates43.1904700, -112.3449800
Altitude1371
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-116.39151, 43.61211)
End: Blackfoot (-112.34498, 43.19047)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.29 gal
35.17 L · about $36.17
Round trip
$72.33
18.58 gal · 70.34 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.1 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Blackfoot. The current time is 05:27:31.

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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.