How far is Meridian, ID from Marsing, ID?

The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Marsing, ID is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.92 mi
00h 36m
Flight
21.61 mi
34.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.61 mi
Kilometers
34.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.92 mi
Kilometers
43.32 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marsing
Sat, Apr 18, 5:16 AM MDT
Return by in Meridian
Sat, Apr 18, 5:52 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-18T04:39
Arrive Marsing
Sat, Apr 18, 5:16 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Nampa
ID

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

From Meridian
13.4 mi
00h 18m
To Marsing
13.5 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 16 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    2667 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 55 South: Karcher Road, Midland Boulevard

    1702 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto State Highway 55

    3178 ft · 1 min · State Highway 55

  8. 8

    Continue on West Karcher Road

    1484 ft · 30 sec · West Karcher Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on West Karcher Road

    9.1 mi · 11 min · West Karcher Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunnyslope Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Sunnyslope Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10.1 mi · 38%
West Karcher Road
9.37 mi · 35%
Sunnyslope Road
4.8 mi · 18%
North Meridian Road
1.59 mi · 6%
State Highway 55
0.6 mi · 2%
ID 55 South
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nampa
00h 18m from Meridian
Leave By
7:16 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Meridian and Mostly Sunny near Marsing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Nampa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Meridian and 13.5 miles from Marsing.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.70 one way or $7.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Meridian and Mostly Sunny near Marsing.

Stop Ideas Near Nampa

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

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

BUS

Nampa, Idaho

4 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Boise, Idaho

30 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Ontario

63 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Vale, Oregon

74 mi away
151 Smith Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Marsing. Straight-line distance: 21.61 mi (34.77 km).

Meridian

#1 Meridian

The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.

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

#2 Marsing

City in Owyhee County, Idaho, United States

Population1,318
Coordinates43.5454400, -116.8132000
Altitude701
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-116.39151, 43.61211)
End: Marsing (-116.8132, 43.54544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.95 gal
3.6 L · about $3.70
Round trip
$7.40
1.9 gal · 7.2 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.9 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.70 $7.40
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.02 $8.04
Premium $4.55 $4.32 $8.64
Diesel $5.41 $5.14 $10.28

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Marsing. The current time is 04:39:24.

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.