How far is Preston, ID from Meridian, ID?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Preston and Meridian is 251.48 miles (404.72 km).

Flight distance from Preston, ID to Meridian, ID is 251.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Preston to Meridian with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Preston, Idaho to Meridian, Idaho is: 311.63 miles (501.52 km) by car.

Driving from Preston to Meridian will take approximately 04 hours 29 minutes.

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#1 Preston

City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States

Population 5557
GPS Coordinates 42°5'47"N 111°52'36"W
Latitude 42.0963100
Longitude -111.8766200
Altitude 1437
Country United States
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#2 Meridian

The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho. It is located on the Boise River in southwestern Idaho. Meridian is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Meridian City Hall and the Meridian Museum of Art.

Population 114161
GPS Coordinates 43°36'44"N 116°23'29"W
Latitude 43.6121100
Longitude -116.3915100
Altitude 794
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Preston and Meridian

The distance between Preston and Meridian is 502 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 34 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Preston and Meridian. The current time is 07:54:30.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 10 hours 23 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 07 hours 47 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 06 hours 13 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 05 hours 11 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 04 hours 27 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 04 hours 09 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 03 hours 53 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.63 liters (11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Preston and Meridian.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Preston to Meridian is $43.03 (diesel $51.41).

Idaho gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.91 $4.15 $4.38 $4.68
Total $43.03 $45.6 $48.2 $51.41

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Idaho ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.913 (Diesel $4.675) /gallon. Last changed prices on March 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Preston and Meridian (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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