Origin
Plummer, ID
Evening in Plummer on Friday
Local time
8:13 PM
PDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plummer, ID to Saint Maries, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
19.1 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plummer, ID
Alex Khoury
Saint Maries, ID
Sami Aksu
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion through the Mountain West, the 19.1-mile connection between Plummer and Saint Maries is an ideal choice. This straightforward journey takes approximately 32 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will primarily navigate via State Highway 5, eventually transitioning onto Main Avenue and C Street to reach your destination. With a modest fuel cost of about $3, this route is highly efficient for those who prefer to spend less time behind the wheel and more time at their destination. Because the transit time is so brief, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay or complex logistics. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that gets you from point A to point B with minimal effort.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 19.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a focused highway experience, as 92% of this route is dedicated to state-maintained roads. You will spend the bulk of your time on State Highway 5, which accounts for a 17.6-mile stretch of the trip. This highway-focused drive feels consistent, allowing you to settle into a steady rhythm behind the wheel. As you transition off the main highway and onto Main Avenue and C Street, the character of the road shifts slightly toward a local street environment. The drive maintains a predictable pace throughout the entire 19.1-mile transit, offering a reliable experience for drivers who prefer highway travel over winding, technical backroads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 6 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 5 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Highway 5 and Main Avenue. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 19.1 miles in near West Jefferson Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Plummer, ID to Saint Maries, ID is easy. At 32m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 19.1 miles (West Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
1 of 1 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
19.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
West Jefferson Avenue
Turn left onto West Jefferson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 5 | 17.6 mi | 27m |
| Main Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| C Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Jefferson Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 5
— 17.6 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plummer, ID and Saint Maries, ID.
1
Start on C Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
C Street
2
Continue on ID 5
18 mi
·
27 min
·
State Highway 5
3
Continue on ID 5
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Avenue
4
Turn slight right onto ID 5
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South 4th Street
5
Turn left onto West Jefferson Avenue
207 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Jefferson Avenue
6
Arrive at destination
West Jefferson Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.6 mi from Plummer, ID · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.6 miles from Plummer, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saint Maries, ID
The final approach into Saint Maries, 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 Saint Maries, 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
$3.03 one way
$6.05 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.41 | $6.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.01 | $0.92 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Saint Maries, ID
Evening in Saint Maries on Friday
Local time
8:13 PM
PDT
Current temp
44°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
2 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
32m 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 Plummer, ID to Saint Maries, ID covers 19.1 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 5, Main Avenue, C Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.6 miles from Plummer, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.03 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.
The drive from Plummer, ID to Saint Maries, ID is easy. At 32m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 19.1 miles (West Jefferson Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Plummer, ID to Saint Maries, 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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