How far is Meridian, ID from Fort Hall, ID?

The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Fort Hall, ID is about 249.2 miles (401 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.7 miles (326.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
249.18 mi
04h 04m
Flight
202.67 mi
326.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.67 mi
Kilometers
326.17 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.18 mi
Kilometers
401.02 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM MDT
Return by in Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-22T23:47
Arrive Fort Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 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
8:52 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
Jerome
ID

City in Idaho, United States

From Meridian
124.4 mi
02h 02m
To Fort Hall
124.8 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
21 to 31 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Fort Hall.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Fort Hall.

  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

    61.5 mi · 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    70 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Yellowstone Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yellowstone Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North Yellowstone Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Yellowstone Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Treaty Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · South Treaty Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    149 m · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto B Avenue

    90 m · 13 sec · B Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · B Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
239 mi · 96%
South Treaty Highway
5 mi · 2%
Yellowstone Avenue
2.06 mi · 1%
North Yellowstone Highway
1.5 mi · 1%
North Meridian Road
1.28 mi · 1%
I 84 East
0.46 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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.5 mi
202.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jerome
02h 02m from Meridian
Leave By
8:52 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Meridian and Rain Showers near Fort Hall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Fort Hall?

The road trip is about 249.2 miles (401 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

Jerome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.4 miles from Meridian and 124.8 miles from Fort Hall.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 202.7 miles (326.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.5 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 8:52 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.22 one way or $68.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Meridian and Rain Showers near Fort Hall.

Stop Ideas Near Jerome

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

18 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Fort Hall. Straight-line distance: 202.67 mi (326.17 km).

Meridian

#1 Meridian

The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.

Population114,161
Coordinates43.6121100, -116.3915100
Altitude794
CountryUnited States
Fort Hall

#2 Fort Hall

City in Idaho, United States of America

Population3,201
Coordinates43.0332500, -112.4383100
Altitude1354
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-116.39151, 43.61211)
End: Fort Hall (-112.43831, 43.03325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 401 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.79 gal
33.28 L · about $34.22
Round trip
$68.44
17.58 gal · 66.56 L
Estimated CO2
78.1 kg one way
Round trip: 156.2 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $34.22 $68.44
Mid-grade $4.23 $37.19 $74.38
Premium $4.55 $39.99 $79.97
Diesel $5.41 $47.57 $95.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Fort Hall. The current time is 23:47:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.