How far is Meridian, ID from Hansen, ID?

The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Hansen, ID is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
142.82 mi
02h 21m
Flight
129.28 mi
208.06 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.28 mi
Kilometers
208.06 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.82 mi
Kilometers
229.84 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hansen
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM MDT
Return by in Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 4:28 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-22T23:45
Arrive Hansen
Thu, Apr 23, 2:06 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Glenns Ferry
ID

City in Elmore County, Idaho, United States

From Meridian
71.3 mi
01h 10m
To Hansen
71.5 mi
01h 10m

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
53°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 29 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Hansen.

  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

    132.6 mi · 2 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 50: Eden, Kimberly

    1591 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto ID 50

    2399 ft · 31 sec · ID 50

  9. 9

    Continue on South 1150 East

    1.3 km · 59 sec · South 1150 East

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto North 3800 East

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North 3800 East

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1316 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Street North

    952 ft · 47 sec · Main Street North

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Maple Avenue

    2 m · 1 sec · Maple Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maple Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
137 mi · 96%
North 3800 East
1.84 mi · 1%
North Meridian Road
1.28 mi · 1%
South 1150 East
0.81 mi · 1%
ID 50
0.76 mi · 1%
I 84 East
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

133 mi · 02h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
129.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenns Ferry
01h 10m from Meridian
Leave By
1:48 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Meridian and Rain Showers near Hansen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Hansen?

The road trip is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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 71.3 miles from Meridian and 71.5 miles from Hansen.

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

The direct path is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 1:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.62 one way or $39.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glenns Ferry

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

81 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle
BUS

Boise, Idaho

104 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Hansen. Straight-line distance: 129.28 mi (208.06 km).

Meridian

#1 Meridian

The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.

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

#2 Hansen

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States

Population1,284
Coordinates42.5306800, -114.3010100
Altitude1228
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-116.39151, 43.61211)
End: Hansen (-114.30101, 42.53068)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.04 gal
19.08 L · about $19.62
Round trip
$39.24
10.08 gal · 38.16 L
Estimated CO2
44.8 kg one way
Round trip: 89.6 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.62 $39.24
Mid-grade $4.23 $21.32 $42.65
Premium $4.55 $22.93 $45.85
Diesel $5.41 $27.28 $54.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Hansen. The current time is 23:45:03.

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.