Origin
Meridian, ID
Evening in Meridian on Sunday
Local time
5:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Meridian, ID to Gooding, ID
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
110.1 mi
177 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
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6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Meridian, ID
Susanne Plank
Gooding, ID
Shots by Kevin
Trip Overview
The drive from Meridian, ID to Gooding, ID covers 110.1 miles and takes about 1h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, I 84 Business, North Meridian Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 95.6 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55 miles from Meridian, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 54m drive with frequent turns across 110.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 95.6 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
3,589 ft
2,585 ft
Total Climb
1,761 ft
Total Descent
794 ft
Highest Point
3,589 ft
~105.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,005 ft
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 54m drive. You will face about 8 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 1.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (I 84; US 30; ID 55 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Pine Avenue
Turn right onto East Pine Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.4 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 East, US 30 East, ID 55 East: Boise
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East, ID 55 East: Boise
5
1.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
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I 84; US 30; ID 55 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 84; US 30; ID 55 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6.4 mi into trip
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~9m in
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I 84; US 30 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 30 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
97.4 mi into trip
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~1h 35m in
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US 26
Take the exit onto US 26 toward US 26, US 30: Gooding, Hagerman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 26, US 30: Gooding, Hagerman
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Meridian, ID to Gooding, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Hagerman along the way.
Hagerman
97.4 mi in
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~1h 35m
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via US 26
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 95.6 mi | 1h 31m |
| I 84 Business | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| North Meridian Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 26 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Pine Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 95.6 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian, ID and Gooding, ID.
1
Start on North Main Street
56 ft
·
5 sec
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North Main Street
2
Turn right onto East Pine Avenue
528 ft
·
25 sec
·
East Pine Avenue
3
Turn left onto North Meridian Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Meridian Road
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 84 East, US 30 East, ID 55 East: Boise
5
Merge onto I 84; US 30; ID 55
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 84; US 30
91 mi
·
1 hr 26 min
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit onto US 26
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
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US 26
Toward US 26, US 30: Gooding, Hagerman
8
Turn left onto I 84 Business; US 26
11 mi
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16 min
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I 84 Business; US 26
9
Turn left onto ID 46
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
ID 46
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55 miles from Meridian, ID, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gooding, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Meridian, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Meridian, ID
This is one driving day of about 110.1 miles and 1h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Meridian, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for about 95.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55 mi from Meridian, ID · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55 miles from Meridian, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95.6 miles.
Arriving in Gooding, ID
The final approach into Gooding, ID usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Gooding, ID.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.45 one way
$34.89 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $18.34 | $36.68 |
| premium | $4.53 | $19.63 | $39.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.46 | $48.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33 | 0 | $11.56 | $5.28 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44 | 0 | $15.41 | $7.05 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Gooding, ID
Evening in Gooding on Sunday
Local time
5:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 54m 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 Gooding, ID covers 110.1 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, I 84 Business, North Meridian Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55 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 $17.45 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 1h 54m drive. You will face about 8 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 1.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.8 miles (I 84; US 30; ID 55 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Meridian, ID to Gooding, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Hagerman along the way.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 2,585 ft to 3,589 ft elevation with about 1,761 ft of total climbing.
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