How far is Plummer, ID from Meridian, ID?
The driving distance from Plummer, ID to Meridian, ID is about 349.3 miles (562.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 33m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plummer and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plummer and Meridian.
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Start on C Street
36 m · 6 sec · C Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
49.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · 10th Street
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Continue on North Main Street
535 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Jackson Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Reisenauer Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road
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Turn right
22.9 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Missoula, Boise
68.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn right onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road
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Turn right
76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Turn left
10.6 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto Boydstun Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street
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Continue on East Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Deinhard Lane
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · South 3rd Street
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Continue on ID 55
18.5 mi · 25 min · ID 55
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Continue on Highway 55
12.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on ID 55
2 mi · 5 min · ID 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway
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Continue on North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road
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Turn right onto East State Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · East State Street
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Turn left onto South Eagle Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Eagle Road
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Continue on North Eagle Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · North Eagle Road
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Turn right onto East Pine Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · East Pine Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Pine Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · East Pine Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Pine Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Pine Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
17 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plummer and Meridian.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn right
76.4 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain leaving Plummer and Rain Showers near Meridian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plummer to Meridian?
The road trip is about 349.3 miles (562.2 km) and usually takes 06h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
White Bird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.2 miles from Plummer and 176.2 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 258.4 miles (415.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.9 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.00 one way or $96.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Plummer and Meridian, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Plummer and Rain Showers near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near White Bird
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 White Bird.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plummer and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 258.36 mi (415.79 km).
#1 Plummer
City in Idaho, USA
| Population | 1,029 |
| Coordinates | 47.3351800, -116.8885100 |
| Altitude | 836 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meridian
The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.
| Population | 114,161 |
| Coordinates | 43.6121100, -116.3915100 |
| Altitude | 794 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-116.391572, 43.61211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 562 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 21m |
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 | $48.00 | $96.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $52.17 | $104.34 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $56.09 | $112.18 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $66.73 | $133.46 |
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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