How far is Meridian, ID from Rupert, ID?
The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Rupert, ID is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Elmore 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 Rupert.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Rupert.
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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
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 East, US 30 East, ID 55 East: Boise
2435 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
161.7 mi · 2 hr 33 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30, ID 24: Rupert, Heyburn
2320 ft · 56 sec
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Turn slight right
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto F Street
1840 ft · 56 sec · F Street
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Turn left onto 7th Street
624 ft · 29 sec · 7th Street
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Turn right
54 m · 13 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 Rupert.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
162 mi · 02h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Meridian and Chance Light Rain near Rupert.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Rupert?
The road trip is about 173.6 miles (279.4 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Glenns Ferry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Meridian and 86.9 miles from Rupert.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.86 one way or $47.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Meridian and Chance Light Rain near Rupert.
Stop Ideas Near Glenns Ferry
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 Glenns Ferry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Rupert. Straight-line distance: 153.12 mi (246.42 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 Rupert
City in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 5,893 |
| Coordinates | 42.6190800, -113.6772300 |
| Altitude | 1267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rupert (-113.67723, 42.61908)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $23.86 | $47.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $25.94 | $51.87 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $27.89 | $55.77 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $33.18 | $66.35 |
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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