Origin
Priest River, ID
Afternoon in Priest River on Sunday
Local time
4:49 PM
PDT
Current temp
30°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Priest River, ID to Meridian, ID
Drive Time
8h 9m
Distance
431.9 mi
695 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$68
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 1m
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6 AM
8h 9m
8 AM
8h 26m
10 AM
8h 15m
12 PM
8h 13m
3 PM
8h 16m
5 PM
8h 25m
8 PM
8h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Meridian, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Priest River, ID to Meridian, ID covers 431.9 miles and takes about 8h 9m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on 4th Street, Albeni Road, North Washington Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $68.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
215.9 miles from Priest River, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 9m drive with frequent turns across 431.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 47 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
4th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Priest River, ID to Meridian, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Albeni Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Spokane Corridor | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Wellesley Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Haven Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Haven Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
4th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Priest River, ID and Meridian, ID.
1
Start on Summit Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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Summit Boulevard
2
Turn right onto 4th Street
243 ft
·
9 sec
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4th Street
3
Turn right onto Albeni Road
6.4 mi
·
10 min
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Albeni Road
4
Turn left onto North Washington Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Washington Avenue
5
Keep slight right to continue on South Washington Avenue
37 mi
·
49 min
·
South Washington Avenue
6
Take the exit straight
1.0 mi
·
2 min
7
Merge slight left onto North Spokane Corridor
4.9 mi
·
6 min
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North Spokane Corridor
8
Keep slight right
177 ft
·
5 sec
9
Turn straight onto East Wellesley Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
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East Wellesley Avenue
10
Turn left onto North Haven Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Haven Street
11
Continue on North Haven Place
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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North Haven Place
12
Turn straight onto North Market Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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North Market Street
13
Turn left onto East Grace Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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East Grace Avenue
14
Continue on North Greene Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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North Greene Street
15
Turn straight onto North Freya Way
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
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North Freya Way
16
Continue on North Freya Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Freya Street
17
Continue on South Thor Place
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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South Thor Place
18
Turn right onto East 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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East 2nd Avenue
19
Take the ramp straight
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
20
Merge slight left
5.2 mi
·
6 min
21
Keep slight left
57 mi
·
1 hr
22
Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
74 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
·
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
23
Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton
24
Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail
25
Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail
26
Continue on North US 395
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North US 395
27
Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
24 mi
·
26 min
·
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
28
Take the exit slight right toward US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
29
Keep slight left to continue on US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
171 ft
·
11 sec
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US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon
30
Turn left onto Columbia River Highway
0.8 mi
·
57 sec
·
Columbia River Highway
31
Turn right onto Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
32
Continue on North 1st Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
North 1st Street
33
Turn left onto East Theater Lane
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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East Theater Lane
34
Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 4th Street
35
Turn left onto Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
36
Continue on North Main Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
37
Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
38
Take the exit left toward US 395 North: Stanfield
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 395 North: Stanfield
39
Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
215 mi
·
3 hr 48 min
·
Old Oregon Trail Highway
40
Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
41
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
42
Take the exit slight right toward ID 69 South: Meridian, Kuna
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
ID 69 South: Meridian, Kuna
43
Keep slight left to continue on State Police, Idaho Peace Officers Memorial
410 ft
·
13 sec
·
State Police, Idaho Peace Officers Memorial
44
Turn left onto South Meridian Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Meridian Road
45
Continue on South Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
46
Continue on North Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
47
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 215.9 miles from Priest River, ID, or about 4h 4m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 95 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 215.9 miles or 4h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 215.9 miles or 4h 4m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Meridian, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Priest River, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Priest River, ID
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Meridian, ID
Aim for roughly 216 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Priest River, ID.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 215.9 mi from Priest River, ID · 4h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
216 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Hermiston, OROvernight Options
Night 1
216 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Hermiston, OR after about 216 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 215.9 miles from Priest River, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 216 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Meridian, ID
The final approach into Meridian, 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 Meridian, ID.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Meridian, ID with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$68.44 one way
$136.88 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
151 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $71.94 | $143.89 |
| premium | $4.53 | $77.01 | $154.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $95.95 | $191.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$68
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$198–$308
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 151.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $45 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 129.6 | 1 | $45.35 | $20.73 |
| Efficient EV | 108 | 1 | $37.79 | $17.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 172.8 | 2 | $60.47 | $27.64 |
Gas CO2
151 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Meridian, ID
Evening in Meridian on Sunday
Local time
5:49 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
8 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
8h 9m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Priest River, ID to Meridian, ID covers 431.9 miles and takes about 8h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 4th Street, Albeni Road, North Washington Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 216 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 215.9 miles from Priest River, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $68.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 9m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Priest River, ID to Meridian, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Priest River, ID to Meridian, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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