How far is Mud Lake, ID from Menan, ID?
The driving distance from Mud Lake, ID to Menan, ID is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mud Lake and Menan.
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Start on East 1500 North
14.1 mi · 21 min · East 1500 North
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Take the ramp right toward Idaho Falls
1099 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
8 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 48: Roberts, Rigby
989 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto East 627 North
2428 ft · 42 sec · East 627 North
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Continue on North 2880 East
1104 ft · 21 sec · North 2880 East
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Turn right onto East 650 North
6.1 mi · 9 min · East 650 North
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Turn slight left onto East Menan Lorenzo Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · East Menan Lorenzo Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Menan Lorenzo Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mud Lake and Menan.
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.
East 1500 North
Start on East 1500 North
14.1 mi · 00h 21m
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 Cloudy leaving Mud Lake and Sunny near Menan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mud Lake to Menan?
The road trip is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Roberts is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Mud Lake and 15 miles from Menan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 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 $4.13 one way or $8.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Mud Lake and Sunny near Menan.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mud Lake and Menan. Straight-line distance: 25.64 mi (41.27 km).
#1 Mud Lake
City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 419 |
| Coordinates | 43.8413000, -112.4761000 |
| Altitude | 1460 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Menan
City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 804 |
| Coordinates | 43.7207400, -111.9899700 |
| Altitude | 1465 |
| Country | United States |
End: Menan (-111.98997, 43.72074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.48 | $8.97 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.82 | $9.64 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $5.74 | $11.47 |
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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