Origin
Meridian, ID
Morning in Meridian on Friday
Local time
9:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meridian, ID to Emmett, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meridian, ID
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Emmett, ID
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Trip Overview
This quick 24.3-mile drive from Meridian to Emmett in Idaho's Mountain West region is easily manageable in about 36 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, it's perfect for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily uses local roads like Emmett Highway, West Chinden Boulevard, and North Meridian Road, offering a straightforward journey. Expect a turn-heavy local drive experience rather than a long, open highway cruise. This trip is ideal if you're looking for a short, uncomplicated drive between two points within the same state.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the majority of this 24.3-mile trip, as only about 9% of the route is on highways. You'll navigate through a mix of local roads including Emmett Highway, West Chinden Boulevard, and North Meridian Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.5 miles on Emmett Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before the local turns resume. This drive doesn't feature long, monotonous highway segments; instead, it feels like a series of connected local routes.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Emmett Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Pine Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Pine Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Meridian Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (South Johns Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Pine Avenue
Turn right onto East Pine Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Meridian Road
Turn right onto North Meridian Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
5
23.3 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
South Johns Avenue
Enter roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
East 2nd Street
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Emmett Highway | 13.5 mi | 17m |
| West Chinden Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| North Meridian Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Central Valley Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| South Johns Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East 4th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Hayes Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Pine Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Emmett Highway
— 13.5 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian, ID and Emmett, ID.
1
Start on North Main Street
56 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto East Pine Avenue
528 ft
·
22 sec
·
East Pine Avenue
3
Turn right onto North Meridian Road
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
North Meridian Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
4
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chinden Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto ID 16
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Valley Expressway
6
Continue on ID 16
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Emmett Highway
7
Turn right onto South Johns Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
36 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
9
Continue on South Johns Avenue
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
10
Enter roundabout onto East 4th Street
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 4th Street
11
Continue on East 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
East 4th Street
12
Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Hayes Avenue
13
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
177 ft
·
12 sec
·
East 2nd Street
14
Turn left
48 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.85 one way
$7.70 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.33 | $8.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Emmett, ID
Morning in Emmett on Friday
Local time
9:59 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Meridian, ID to Emmett, ID covers 24.3 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Emmett Highway, West Chinden Boulevard, North Meridian Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Meridian, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Pine Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Meridian Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles (South Johns Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Meridian, ID to Emmett, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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