How far is Meridian, ID from Tyhee, ID?
The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Tyhee, ID is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Tyhee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Tyhee.
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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
172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
61.5 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right
1073 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
70 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Yellowstone Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Yellowstone Avenue
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Continue on North Yellowstone Highway
1 km · 59 sec · North Yellowstone Highway
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Turn right onto Cherry Lane
15 m · 2 sec · Cherry Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cherry Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Tyhee.
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
172 mi · 02h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Meridian and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Tyhee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Tyhee?
The road trip is about 243.2 miles (391.4 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Jerome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.4 miles from Meridian and 121.8 miles from Tyhee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 9:10 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.77 one way or $83.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Meridian and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Tyhee.
Stop Ideas Near Jerome
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 Jerome.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Tyhee. Straight-line distance: 202.62 mi (326.08 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 Tyhee
Situated in Bannock County at an elevation of 4462 feet, this community lies immediately north of Pocatello in the Portneuf River valley of southeastern Idaho.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.9515800, -112.4663700 |
| Altitude | 1360 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tyhee (-112.46637, 42.95158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 391 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $4.87 | $41.77 | $83.53 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $44.52 | $89.04 |
| Premium | $5.46 | $46.80 | $93.61 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $54.50 | $109.00 |
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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