How far is Meridian, ID from Orofino, ID?
The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Orofino, ID is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.2 miles (319 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Adams County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Orofino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Orofino.
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Start on North Main Street
17 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Pine Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Pine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Pine Avenue
37 m · 2 sec · East Pine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Pine Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Pine Avenue
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Turn left onto North Eagle Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · North Eagle Road
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Continue on South Eagle Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Eagle Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.9 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway
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Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Highway 55
16 mi · 24 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
18.5 mi · 25 min · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Main Street
45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi · 3 min · Deinhard Lane
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Continue on Boydstun Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · West Lake Street
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Turn right onto North Norris Avenue
79 mi · 1 hr 30 min · North Norris Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Harpster Grade Road
25.2 mi · 29 min · Harpster Grade Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
29.9 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto Michigan Avenue
1221 ft · 28 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
21 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
15 m · 4 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 Orofino.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
North Norris Avenue
Turn right onto North Norris Avenue
79 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Meridian and Rain near Orofino.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Orofino?
The road trip is about 255.4 miles (411.1 km) and usually takes 05h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.7 miles from Meridian and 127.8 miles from Orofino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.2 miles (319 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.08 one way or $70.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Meridian and Orofino, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Meridian and Rain near Orofino.
Stop Ideas Near New Meadows
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 New Meadows.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Orofino. Straight-line distance: 198.22 mi (319 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 Orofino
City in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 3,099 |
| Coordinates | 46.4793500, -116.2551400 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orofino (-116.25514, 46.47935)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 411 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $35.08 | $70.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $38.12 | $76.24 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $40.99 | $81.97 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $48.76 | $97.52 |
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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