How far is Meridian, ID from Driggs, ID?
The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Driggs, ID is about 361.7 miles (582.1 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 264 miles (424.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Cassia County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Driggs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Driggs.
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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
2 mi · 3 min · Rigby Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business: Lewisville, Idaho Falls
1314 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto North 5th East
115 m · 15 sec · North 5th East
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Turn left onto East Iona Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Iona Road
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Turn left onto North Yellowstone Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Yellowstone Highway
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Continue on East Ririe Highway
9.5 mi · 11 min · East Ririe Highway
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Continue on Swan Valley Highway
28.5 mi · 34 min · Swan Valley Highway
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Turn left onto Pine Creek Road
10.6 mi · 15 min · Pine Creek Road
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Continue on State Highway 31
9.9 mi · 14 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on West Center Street
2633 ft · 1 min · West Center Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
8.3 mi · 12 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Little Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · West Little Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Little Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Driggs.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Meridian and Snow near Driggs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Driggs?
The road trip is about 361.7 miles (582.1 km) and usually takes 06h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Declo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.6 miles from Meridian and 181.1 miles from Driggs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 264 miles (424.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.7 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.67 one way or $99.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Meridian and Snow near Driggs.
Stop Ideas Near Declo
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 Declo.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Driggs. Straight-line distance: 263.96 mi (424.81 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 Driggs
City in Teton County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,817 |
| Coordinates | 43.7232500, -111.1113300 |
| Altitude | 1862 |
| Country | United States |
End: Driggs (-111.11133, 43.72325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 582 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 30m |
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 | $49.67 | $99.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $53.99 | $107.98 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $58.05 | $116.09 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $69.06 | $138.11 |
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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