Origin
Roberts, ID
Afternoon in Roberts on Saturday
Local time
2:12 PM
MDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roberts, 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
10m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 10m
★
6 AM
0h 10m
★
8 AM
0h 12m
10 AM
0h 11m
12 PM
0h 11m
3 PM
0h 11m
5 PM
0h 12m
8 PM
0h 10m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roberts, ID
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Menan, ID
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Trip Overview
Roberts, ID to Menan, ID is 6.9 miles and takes about 10 minutes via East 650 North/East Menan Lorenzo Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Idaho. It's a straightforward local connection, perfect for a quick hop between nearby towns. Given its brief duration, you won't need extensive planning, making it ideal for spontaneous travel or as a brief leg on a larger journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 650 North | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| East Menan Lorenzo Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
East 650 North
— 6.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roberts, ID and Menan, ID.
1
Start on ID 48
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East 650 North
2
Turn slight left onto East Menan Lorenzo Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Menan Lorenzo Highway
3
Arrive at destination
East Menan Lorenzo Highway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.09 one way
$2.19 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.15 | $2.29 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
2:12 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
33 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
10m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 6.9-mile trip, with no highway driving involved. The primary roads you'll navigate are East 650 North and East Menan Lorenzo Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.1 miles on East 650 North. This route is characterized by frequent turns, typical of local roads connecting smaller communities, rather than long stretches of open highway.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
3 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on East 650 North.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Roberts, ID to Menan, ID is easy. At 10m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Roberts, ID to Menan, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 10m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
10m 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 6.1 miles on East 650 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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Roberts, ID to Menan, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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