How far is Meridian, ID from Pinehurst, ID?

The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Pinehurst, ID is about 475.5 miles (765.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
475.57 mi
08h 46m
Flight
271.41 mi
436.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271.41 mi
Kilometers
436.79 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
475.57 mi
Kilometers
765.35 km
Drive Time
08h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 08h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pinehurst
Mon, May 4, 2:17 PM PDT
Return by in Meridian
Tue, May 5, 12:03 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-05-04T06:30
Arrive Pinehurst
Mon, May 4, 3:17 PM MDT
Route Timing
08h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:46 PM to 3:16 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lewiston
ID

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

From Meridian
237.5 mi
04h 23m
To Pinehurst
238 mi
04h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W
Destination
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

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 · 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

    231.9 mi · 4 hr 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North: Stanfield, Hermiston

    1706 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southeast 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Theater Lane

    1368 ft · 42 sec · East Theater Lane

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    2864 ft · 39 sec · North 1st Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Columbia River Highway

    1.1 km · 49 sec · Columbia River Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward I 82 West, US 395 North: Kennewick, Yakima

    1130 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto McNary Highway

    20.4 mi · 22 min · McNary Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on South US 395

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395

  19. 19

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley

    859 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on US 395

    1416 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane

    130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight right

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Pinehurst, Smelterville

    1076 ft · 31 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Division Street

    3036 ft · 1 min · North Division Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    919 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
232 mi · 49%
US 395 North
198 mi · 42%
McNary Highway
20.4 mi · 4%
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
8.2 mi · 2%
Lewis and Clark Trail
4.94 mi · 1%
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

232 mi · 04h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+204.1 mi
271.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
04h 23m from Meridian
Leave By
6:28 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Meridian and Mostly Sunny 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 475.5 miles (765.3 km) and usually takes 08h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.5 miles from Meridian and 238 miles from Pinehurst.

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

The direct path is about 271.4 miles (436.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 204.1 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.32 one way or $130.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 149.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Meridian and Pinehurst, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

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

BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

1 mi away
1920 Highway 128
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

35 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

38 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
BUS

Colfax, Washington

58 mi away
610 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Pinehurst. Straight-line distance: 271.41 mi (436.79 km).

Meridian

#1 Meridian

The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.

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

City in Shoshone County

Population1,580
Coordinates47.5388100, -116.2373900
Altitude678
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-116.39151, 43.61211)
End: Pinehurst (-116.23739, 47.53881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 765 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.78 gal
63.52 L · about $65.32
Round trip
$130.65
33.56 gal · 127.04 L
Estimated CO2
149.1 kg one way
Round trip: 298.2 kg / 657 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $65.32 $130.65
Mid-grade $4.23 $71.00 $141.99
Premium $4.55 $76.33 $152.66
Diesel $5.41 $90.81 $181.63

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 · May 04, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Meridian, ID and Pinehurst, ID. The current time in Meridian is 06:30:49, although it is 05:30:49 in Pinehurst.

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.