How far is Preston, ID from Meridian, ID?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Preston and Meridian is 251.48 miles (404.72 km).
Flight distance from Preston, ID to Meridian, ID is 251.48 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Preston to Meridian with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Preston, Idaho to Meridian, Idaho is: 311.63 miles (501.52 km) by car.
Driving from Preston to Meridian will take approximately 04 hours 29 minutes.
#1 Preston
City in Franklin County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 5557 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 42°5'47"N 111°52'36"W |
| Latitude | 42.0963100 |
| Longitude | -111.8766200 |
| Altitude | 1437 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Meridian
The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho. It is located on the Boise River in southwestern Idaho. Meridian is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Meridian City Hall and the Meridian Museum of Art.
| Population | 114161 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 43°36'44"N 116°23'29"W |
| Latitude | 43.6121100 |
| Longitude | -116.3915100 |
| Altitude | 794 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Meridian: North Main Street (-116.391572,43.61211)
Estimated Travel Time Between Preston and Meridian
The distance between Preston and Meridian is 502 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 34 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Preston and Meridian. The current time is 10:06:46.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 47 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 13 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 11 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 27 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 53 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.63 liters (11 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Preston and Meridian.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Preston to Meridian is $43.03 (diesel $51.41).
Idaho gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.91 | $4.15 | $4.38 | $4.68 |
| Total | $43.03 | $45.6 | $48.2 | $51.41 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Idaho ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.913 (Diesel $4.675) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Preston and Meridian (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
