How far is Meridian, ID from Middleton, ID?
The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Middleton, ID is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Middleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Middleton.
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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 · 22 sec · East Pine Avenue
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Turn right onto North Meridian Road
3.5 mi · 7 min · North Meridian Road
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Turn left onto West Chinden Boulevard
6 mi · 9 min · West Chinden Boulevard
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
5 mi · 7 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Turn right onto Middleton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Middleton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleton Road
69 m · 5 sec · Middleton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Middleton Road
2988 ft · 1 min · Middleton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
530 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Dewey Avenue
70 m · 12 sec · North Dewey Avenue
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Turn left
40 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Middleton.
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.
West Chinden Boulevard
Turn left onto West Chinden Boulevard
5.99 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Meridian and Rain Showers near Middleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Middleton?
The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Meridian and 8.9 miles from Middleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:32 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Meridian and Rain Showers near Middleton.
Stop Ideas Near Star
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 Middleton. Straight-line distance: 13.17 mi (21.19 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 Middleton
City in Canyon County, Idaho
| Population | 8,466 |
| Coordinates | 43.7068300, -116.6201400 |
| Altitude | 731 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middleton (-116.62014, 43.70683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
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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