How far is Meridian, ID from Saint Maries, ID?
The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Saint Maries, ID is about 345.3 miles (555.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 49m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Idaho County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Saint Maries.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Saint Maries.
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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
76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North Norris Avenue
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Turn left onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
59.9 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 12 East
1345 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 3
48 m · 7 sec · State Highway 3
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Continue on State Highway 3
6.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 3
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Continue on Highway 3
2.4 mi · 4 min · Highway 3
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Continue on Main Street
2971 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 3
2.9 mi · 5 min · Highway 3
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Highway 3
14.9 mi · 20 min · Highway 3
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Continue on Wyoming Street
2116 ft · 56 sec · Wyoming Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Avenue
3005 ft · 2 min · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 8
992 ft · 18 sec · State Highway 8
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Turn right onto State Highway 9
13.4 mi · 18 min · State Highway 9
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 6
7.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 6
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Continue on ID-6
9.3 mi · 16 min · ID-6
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Continue on State Highway 6
8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 6
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 6
1120 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 6
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Turn straight onto Highway 3 South
14.3 mi · 25 min · Highway 3 South
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Continue on East College Avenue
753 ft · 22 sec · East College Avenue
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Turn left onto South 3rd Street
110 m · 18 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Saint Maries.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Norris Avenue
Turn right onto North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Meridian and Slight Chance Light Rain near Saint Maries.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Saint Maries?
The road trip is about 345.3 miles (555.7 km) and usually takes 07h 49m 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?
White Bird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.6 miles from Meridian and 172.7 miles from Saint Maries.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 255.9 miles (411.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.4 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 $47.42 one way or $94.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Meridian and Saint Maries, 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 Slight Chance Light Rain near Saint Maries.
Stop Ideas Near White Bird
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 White Bird.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Saint Maries. Straight-line distance: 255.94 mi (411.89 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 Saint Maries
River in the United States of America
| Population | 2,448 |
| Coordinates | 47.3143500, -116.5626700 |
| Altitude | 668 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Maries (-116.56267, 47.31435)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 556 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 18m |
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 | $47.42 | $94.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $51.53 | $103.07 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $55.41 | $110.81 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $65.92 | $131.84 |
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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