How far is Meridian, ID from Heyburn, ID?
The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Heyburn, ID is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 44m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Heyburn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Heyburn.
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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
158.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1204 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto North Overland Avenue
2504 ft · 54 sec · North Overland Avenue
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Turn left onto E 5th N
2548 ft · 53 sec · E 5th N
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Continue on 21st Street
1 mi · 2 min · 21st Street
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Turn right onto O Street
1084 ft · 37 sec · O Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · O Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Heyburn.
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
159 mi · 02h 30m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Meridian and Rain Showers near Heyburn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Heyburn?
The road trip is about 167.5 miles (269.6 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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 83.6 miles from Meridian and 83.9 miles from Heyburn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 1:02 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.01 one way or $46.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Meridian and Rain Showers near Heyburn.
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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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Heyburn. Straight-line distance: 151.25 mi (243.42 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 Heyburn
City in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 3,447 |
| Coordinates | 42.5585200, -113.7639000 |
| Altitude | 1266 |
| Country | United States |
End: Heyburn (-113.7639, 42.55852)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 270 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 05m |
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 | $23.01 | $46.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $25.01 | $50.01 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $26.88 | $53.77 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $31.98 | $63.97 |
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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