How far is Moreland, ID from Meridian, ID?

The driving distance from Moreland, ID to Meridian, ID is about 266.6 miles (429.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200 miles (321.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.66 mi
03h 51m
Flight
199.99 mi
321.85 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.99 mi
Kilometers
321.85 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.66 mi
Kilometers
429.14 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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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 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Thu, Oct 15, 4:34 PM MDT
Return by in Moreland
Thu, Oct 15, 8:25 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moreland
2026-10-15T12:42
Arrive Meridian
Thu, Oct 15, 4:34 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moreland
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Twin Falls
ID

The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

From Moreland
133.3 mi
01h 55m
To Meridian
133.3 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NNE
Destination
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 740 West

    1 km · 1 min · North 740 West

  2. 2

    Continue on Moreland Riverside Road

    1125 ft · 29 sec · Moreland Riverside Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    19.7 mi · 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls

    1 km · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    176.9 mi · 2 hr 48 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 69 South: Meridian, Kuna

    2058 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto South Meridian Road

    836 ft · 20 sec · South Meridian Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    2197 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
177 mi · 66%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 24%
Veterans Memorial Highway
19.7 mi · 7%
South Main Street
0.67 mi
North 740 West
0.65 mi
Moreland Riverside Road
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

177 mi · 02h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.6 mi
200 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Twin Falls
01h 55m from Moreland
Leave By
9:16 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moreland and Sunny near Meridian.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.6 miles (429.1 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Twin Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.3 miles from Moreland and 133.3 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 200 miles (321.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.6 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 9:16 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.81 one way or $91.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Moreland and Sunny near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Twin Falls

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Twin Falls, 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 Twin Falls.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

1 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moreland and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 199.99 mi (321.85 km).

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#1 Moreland

Situated on the Snake River Plain at an elevation of approximately 4,462 feet, this unincorporated community in Bingham County is characterized by irrigated farming operations.

Population0
Coordinates43.2226900, -112.4424800
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Meridian

#2 Meridian

The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.

Population114,161
Coordinates43.6121100, -116.3915100
Altitude794
CountryUnited States
Start: West 175 North (-112.44248, 43.222626)
End: North Main Street (-116.391572, 43.61211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.41 gal
35.62 L · about $45.81
Round trip
$91.62
18.82 gal · 71.24 L
Estimated CO2
83.6 kg one way
Round trip: 167.3 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.87 $45.81 $91.62
Mid-grade $5.19 $48.83 $97.66
Premium $5.46 $51.33 $102.66
Diesel $6.35 $59.77 $119.54

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Moreland and Meridian. The current time is 12:42:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.