How far is Meridian, ID from Parma, ID?
The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Parma, ID is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Parma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Parma.
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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
17.2 mi · 20 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
1052 ft · 14 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20, US 26: Notus, Parma
1080 ft · 31 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Elgin Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Elgin Street
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
7.3 mi · 10 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on East Grove Avenue
1.1 km · 48 sec · East Grove Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Grove Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Parma.
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
17.2 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Meridian and Sunny near Parma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Parma?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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 16.8 miles from Meridian and 16.8 miles from Parma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meridian and Sunny near Parma.
Stop Ideas Near Caldwell
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 Caldwell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Parma. Straight-line distance: 30.04 mi (48.35 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 Parma
Human settlement in Canyon County, Idaho, United States of America
| Population | 2,147 |
| Coordinates | 43.7851600, -116.9432100 |
| Altitude | 680 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parma (-116.94321, 43.78516)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.41 | $10.83 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $6.44 | $12.88 |
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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