How far is Meridian, ID from Shoshone, ID?

The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Shoshone, ID is about 125 miles (201.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.96 mi
02h 18m
Flight
110.27 mi
177.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.27 mi
Kilometers
177.46 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.96 mi
Kilometers
201.11 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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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 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shoshone
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM MDT
Return by in Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 5:10 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Meridian
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Shoshone
Thu, Apr 23, 2:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Meridian
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Mountain Home
ID

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

From Meridian
62.4 mi
01h 09m
To Shoshone
62.6 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 26 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 mi · 3 min · North Meridian Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 East, US 30 East, ID 55 East: Boise

    2435 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    91 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26, US 30: Gooding, Hagerman

    1467 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    27.2 mi · 41 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Greenwood Street

    67 m · 8 sec · South Greenwood Street

  10. 10

    Turn right

    51 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
95.6 mi · 76%
North Meridian Road
1.28 mi · 1%
I 84 East
0.46 mi
US 26
0.28 mi
East Pine Avenue
0.1 mi
South Greenwood Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

91 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
110.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain Home
01h 09m from Meridian
Leave By
1:54 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Meridian and Chance Light Rain near Shoshone.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125 miles (201.1 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Meridian and 62.6 miles from Shoshone.

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

The direct path is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.17 one way or $34.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 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 Shoshone.

Stop Ideas Near Mountain Home

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

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

BUS

Boise, Idaho

68 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Nampa, Idaho

86 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

118 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Shoshone. Straight-line distance: 110.27 mi (177.46 km).

Meridian

#1 Meridian

The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.

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

#2 Shoshone

City in and county seat of Lincoln County, Idaho, United States

Population1,502
Coordinates42.9360200, -114.4058800
Altitude1208
CountryUnited States
Start: Meridian (-116.39151, 43.61211)
End: Shoshone (-114.40588, 42.93602)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.69 L · about $17.17
Round trip
$34.34
8.82 gal · 33.38 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.17 $34.34
Mid-grade $4.23 $18.66 $37.32
Premium $4.55 $20.06 $40.12
Diesel $5.41 $23.87 $47.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Meridian and Shoshone. The current time is 00:34:33.

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.