How far is Meridian, ID from Pinehurst, ID?

The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Pinehurst, ID is about 141.1 miles (227 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.07 mi
03h 14m
Flight
113.39 mi
182.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.39 mi
Kilometers
182.48 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.07 mi
Kilometers
227.03 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinehurst
Wed, Apr 15, 6:50 AM MDT
Return by in Meridian
Wed, Apr 15, 10:05 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-15T03:36
Arrive Pinehurst
Wed, Apr 15, 6:50 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:32 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cascade
ID

Rural city in and the county seat of Valley County, Idaho, United States

From Meridian
70.5 mi
01h 37m
To Pinehurst
70.5 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
38°F
Wednesday

Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    17 m · 9 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Pine Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Pine Avenue

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Pine Avenue

    37 m · 2 sec · East Pine Avenue

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Pine Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Pine Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Eagle Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · North Eagle Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Eagle Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Eagle Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road

    8.9 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway

  10. 10

    Continue on Highway 55

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55

  11. 11

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 55

    16 mi · 24 min · Highway 55

  13. 13

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    18.5 mi · 25 min · Horseshoe Bend Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Deinhard Lane

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Deinhard Lane

  16. 16

    Continue on Boydstun Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · West Lake Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Norris Avenue

    21 mi · 24 min · North Norris Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right

    13 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left

    613 ft · 27 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
45.6 mi · 32%
North Norris Avenue
21 mi · 15%
Horseshoe Bend Road
18.9 mi · 13%
Highway 55
18.4 mi · 13%
West Lake Street
10.6 mi · 8%
North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.87 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

45.6 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
113.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cascade
01h 37m from Meridian
Leave By
10:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Meridian and Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Showers near Pinehurst.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.1 miles (227 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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?

Cascade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.5 miles from Meridian and 70.5 miles from Pinehurst.

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

The direct path is about 113.4 miles (182.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.39 one way or $38.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Meridian and Rain And Snow then Rain And Snow Showers near Pinehurst.

Stop Ideas Near Cascade

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

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

BUS

McCall, Idaho

45 mi away
147 North 3rd St.
BUS

Ontario

91 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Boise, Idaho

101 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Nampa, Idaho

112 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Pinehurst. Straight-line distance: 113.39 mi (182.48 km).

Meridian

#1 Meridian

The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.

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

#2 Pinehurst

City in Shoshone County

Population1,626
Coordinates45.2526700, -116.3343000
Altitude826
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-116.39151, 43.61211)
End: Pinehurst (-116.3343, 45.25267)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.98 gal
18.84 L · about $19.39
Round trip
$38.77
9.96 gal · 37.68 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.5 kg / 195 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $19.39 $38.77
Mid-grade $4.23 $21.07 $42.14
Premium $4.55 $22.65 $45.31
Diesel $5.41 $26.95 $53.90

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Pinehurst. The current time is 03:36:18.

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.