How far is Meridian, ID from Fruitland, ID?
The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Fruitland, ID is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 00h 51m.
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 Canyon 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 Fruitland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Fruitland.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2667 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
40.6 mi · 42 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95: Fruitland, Payette
1194 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
62 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn straight onto Southwest 3rd Street
558 ft · 16 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Iowa Avenue
130 m · 19 sec · South Iowa Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Iowa Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Fruitland.
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
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
40.6 mi · 00h 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Meridian and Partly Sunny near Fruitland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Fruitland?
The road trip is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Notus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Meridian and 22.7 miles from Fruitland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.23 one way or $12.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Meridian and Partly Sunny near Fruitland.
Stop Ideas Near Notus
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 Notus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Fruitland. Straight-line distance: 37.85 mi (60.91 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 Fruitland
City in Idaho
| Population | 5,426 |
| Coordinates | 44.0076600, -116.9165500 |
| Altitude | 679 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fruitland (-116.91655, 44.00766)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
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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