How far is Wendell, ID from Meridian, ID?
The driving distance from Wendell, ID to Meridian, ID is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Elmore, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wendell and Meridian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wendell and Meridian.
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Start on the route
27 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto North Idaho Street
55 m · 7 sec · North Idaho Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2626 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East 2950 South
2783 ft · 48 sec · East 2950 South
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Take the ramp right
1946 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
110.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 69 South: Meridian, Kuna
2058 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right
94 m · 10 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Meridian Road
836 ft · 20 sec · South Meridian Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Main Street
2197 ft · 1 min · 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 Wendell and Meridian.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
110 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Wendell and Sunny near Meridian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wendell to Meridian?
The road trip is about 113.6 miles (182.8 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 56.7 miles from Wendell and 56.9 miles from Meridian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 3:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wendell and Sunny near Meridian.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain Home
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 Mountain Home.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wendell and Meridian. Straight-line distance: 102.77 mi (165.4 km).
#1 Wendell
City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,714 |
| Coordinates | 42.7757400, -114.7042200 |
| Altitude | 1046 |
| 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: 183 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $16.97 | $33.93 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $18.24 | $36.48 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $21.70 | $43.40 |
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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