How far is Meridian, ID from Filer, ID?
The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Filer, ID is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Elmore County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Filer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Filer.
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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
107.2 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 46: Wendell
1959 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto South 1950 East
4.8 mi · 7 min · South 1950 East
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Continue on East 3500 South
4.3 mi · 6 min · East 3500 South
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Continue on North 1500 East Road
5.6 mi · 8 min · North 1500 East Road
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Turn left onto North 1500 East Road
115 m · 13 sec · North 1500 East Road
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Continue on East 4100 North
6.6 mi · 9 min · East 4100 North
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Turn left onto East 3950 North
1.4 km · 3 min · East 3950 North
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Turn right onto Stevens Avenue
110 m · 17 sec · Stevens Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1677 ft · 48 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Yakima Street
4 m · 1 sec · Yakima Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Yakima Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Filer.
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
107 mi · 01h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Meridian and Chance Rain Showers near Filer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Filer?
The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.7 km) and usually takes 02h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glenns Ferry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.2 miles from Meridian and 68.4 miles from Filer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.76 one way or $37.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Meridian and Chance Rain Showers near Filer.
Stop Ideas Near Glenns Ferry
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 Glenns Ferry.
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Boise, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Filer. Straight-line distance: 115.25 mi (185.47 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 Filer
City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,931 |
| Coordinates | 42.5701900, -114.6078200 |
| Altitude | 1148 |
| Country | United States |
End: Filer (-114.60782, 42.57019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $18.76 | $37.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $20.39 | $40.79 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $21.93 | $43.85 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $26.09 | $52.17 |
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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