How far is Meridian, ID from Homedale, ID?
The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Homedale, ID is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Homedale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Homedale.
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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
10.1 mi · 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 55 South: Karcher Road, Midland Boulevard
1702 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 55
3178 ft · 1 min · State Highway 55
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Continue on West Karcher Road
1484 ft · 30 sec · West Karcher Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West Karcher Road
9.1 mi · 11 min · West Karcher Road
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Continue on Sunnyslope Road
599 ft · 9 sec · Sunnyslope Road
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Turn right
126 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Beet Road
1 mi · 2 min · Beet Road
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Turn left onto Homedale Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · Homedale Road
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Turn left
1600 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue
2212 ft · 45 sec · East Idaho Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Idaho Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Homedale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10.1 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Meridian and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Homedale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Homedale?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Meridian and 15.3 miles from Homedale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Meridian and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Homedale.
Stop Ideas Near Caldwell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Homedale. Straight-line distance: 27.13 mi (43.66 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 Homedale
City in Owyhee County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,720 |
| Coordinates | 43.6176600, -116.9337600 |
| Altitude | 680 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homedale (-116.93376, 43.61766)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.20 | $8.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.91 | $9.83 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
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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