How far is Shoshone, ID from Meridian, ID?

The driving distance from Shoshone, ID to Meridian, ID is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.72 mi
01h 58m
Flight
110.27 mi
177.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.27 mi
Kilometers
177.46 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.72 mi
Kilometers
200.72 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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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 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM MDT
Return by in Shoshone
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shoshone
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive Meridian
Thu, Apr 23, 1:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shoshone
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Mountain Home
ID

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

From Shoshone
62.3 mi
00h 59m
To Meridian
62.4 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 29 mph WSW
Destination
53°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    51 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Greenwood Street

    67 m · 8 sec · South Greenwood Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Rail Street West

    27 mi · 41 min · South Rail Street West

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    96 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  6. 6

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

    2058 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    94 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto South Meridian Road

    836 ft · 20 sec · South Meridian Road

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street

    2197 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Rail Street West
123 mi · 99%
South Main Street
0.67 mi · 1%
ID 69 South
0.45 mi
North Main Street
0.42 mi
South Meridian Road
0.16 mi
South Greenwood Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

South Rail Street West

Take the ramp right

96 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
110.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain Home
00h 59m from Shoshone
Leave By
2:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Shoshone 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 Shoshone to Meridian?

The road trip is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km) and usually takes 01h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Shoshone and 62.4 miles from Meridian.

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

The direct path is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.13 one way or $34.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Shoshone and Rain Showers near Meridian.

Stop Ideas Near Mountain Home

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mountain Home, 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 Mountain Home.

BUS

Boise, Idaho

68 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Nampa, Idaho

86 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

118 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shoshone and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 110.27 mi (177.46 km).

Shoshone

#1 Shoshone

City in and county seat of Lincoln County, Idaho, United States

Population1,502
Coordinates42.9360200, -114.4058800
Altitude1208
CountryUnited States
Meridian

#2 Meridian

The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.

Population114,161
Coordinates43.6121100, -116.3915100
Altitude794
CountryUnited States
Start: (-114.405694, 42.935949)
End: North Main Street (-116.391572, 43.61211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.66 L · about $17.13
Round trip
$34.26
8.8 gal · 33.32 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.13 $34.26
Mid-grade $4.23 $18.62 $37.23
Premium $4.55 $20.02 $40.03
Diesel $5.41 $23.81 $47.63

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Shoshone and Meridian. The current time is 23:07:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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