Origin
Mud Lake, ID
Afternoon in Mud Lake on Saturday
Local time
12:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mud Lake, ID to Menan, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.1 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 43m
3 PM
0h 44m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mud Lake, ID
James Bat Barrera
Menan, ID
Marta Branco
Trip Overview
Mud Lake to Menan is 30.1 miles and takes about 40 minutes via East 1500 North and Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Idaho's Mountain West region, making it a convenient local drive. Expect a route that involves frequent turns and a more intimate connection with the landscape. It's ideal for a quick journey where you want to experience the local roads rather than a high-speed highway. Consider this drive if you're looking for a straightforward, short hop between two points in Idaho.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 1500 North | 14.1 mi | 20m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 8 mi | 7m |
| East 650 North | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| East Menan Lorenzo Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East 627 North | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 2880 East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
East 1500 North
— 14.1 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mud Lake, ID and Menan, ID.
1
Start on ID 33
14 mi
·
20 min
·
East 1500 North
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Idaho Falls
3
Merge onto I 15
8.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward ID 48: Roberts, Rigby
5
Turn left onto ID 48
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
East 627 North
6
Continue on ID 48
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North 2880 East
7
Turn right onto ID 48
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East 650 North
8
Turn slight left onto East Menan Lorenzo Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Menan Lorenzo Highway
9
Arrive at destination
East Menan Lorenzo Highway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 14.1 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
14.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp toward Idaho Falls
Navigation decision point
Toward Idaho Falls
3
14.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward ID 48: Roberts, Rigby
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward ID 48: Roberts, Rigby
4
22.5 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
ID 48 / East 627 North
Turn left onto ID 48 / East 627 North
Navigation decision point
3
23.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
ID 48 / East 650 North
Turn right onto ID 48 / East 650 North
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.77 one way
$9.54 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.93 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Menan, ID
Afternoon in Menan on Saturday
Local time
12:44 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°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
9 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
40m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating a series of county roads and smaller highways rather than interstates. With a 0% highway share, you won't experience any high-speed stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment is 14.1 miles on East 1500 North, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns commence. As you drive, you'll transition through various local roads, including East 1500 North, Veterans Memorial Highway, and East 650 North, each contributing to the route's dynamic, turn-filled nature. Be prepared for a driving experience that keeps you engaged with frequent directional changes.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.1 mi on East 1500 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 14.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Mud Lake, ID to Menan, ID is easy. At 40m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mud Lake, ID and Menan, ID, road signs point toward Idaho Falls and Rigby.
Idaho Falls
14.1 mi in
|
~20m
Rigby
22.3 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.1 miles on East 1500 North. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ID can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 22.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Menan, ID before heading back.
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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