How far is Meridian, ID from Wilder, ID?
The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Wilder, ID is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Meridian and Wilder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Wilder.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2667 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
16.7 mi · 19 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 19: Wilder, Homedale
1197 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Centennial Way
1.5 km · 2 min · Centennial Way
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Turn right onto State Highway 19
5.6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 19
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Continue on Main Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
2873 ft · 37 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Meridian and Wilder.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
16.7 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Meridian and Sunny near Wilder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Wilder?
The road trip is about 30.9 miles (49.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Meridian and 15.5 miles from Wilder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.24 one way or $8.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Meridian and Sunny near Wilder.
Stop Ideas Near Caldwell
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 Caldwell.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Meridian and Wilder. Straight-line distance: 26.4 mi (42.48 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 Wilder
City in Idaho, USA
| Population | 1,823 |
| Coordinates | 43.6765500, -116.9118200 |
| Altitude | 740 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilder (-116.91182, 43.67655)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $5.90 | $11.80 |
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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