How far is Ammon, ID from Nampa, ID?

The driving distance from Ammon, ID to Nampa, ID is about 302.9 miles (487.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
302.86 mi
04h 24m
Flight
230.39 mi
370.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.39 mi
Kilometers
370.78 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.86 mi
Kilometers
487.41 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nampa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM MDT
Return by in Ammon
Thu, Apr 23, 9:08 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ammon
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Nampa
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ammon
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hansen
ID

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States

From Ammon
150.9 mi
02h 12m
To Nampa
151.9 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ammon and Nampa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ammon and Nampa.

  1. 1

    Start on Molen Street

    41 m · 12 sec · Molen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    753 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · East Sunnyside Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    43.1 mi · 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls

    1 km · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    183 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 Business: Garrity Boulevard, Idaho Center Boulevard

    1901 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Garrity Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Garrity Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Kings Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Kings Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kings Road

    38 m · 3 sec · South Kings Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto South Kings Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Kings Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Amity Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Amity Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Diamond Street

    792 ft · 16 sec · Diamond Street

  16. 16

    Continue on East Colorado Avenue

    1143 ft · 35 sec · East Colorado Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    1556 ft · 45 sec · Holly Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Sunny Ridge Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sunny Ridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Stony Meadow Drive

    57 m · 8 sec · Stony Meadow Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stony Meadow Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ammon and Nampa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
183 mi · 60%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 21%
Veterans Memorial Highway
43.1 mi · 14%
East Sunnyside Road
6.07 mi · 2%
Garrity Boulevard
1.37 mi
East Amity Avenue
1.17 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

183 mi · 02h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.5 mi
230.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hansen
02h 12m from Ammon
Leave By
8:10 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Ammon and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Nampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ammon to Nampa?

The road trip is about 302.9 miles (487.4 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hansen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.9 miles from Ammon and 151.9 miles from Nampa.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.62 one way or $83.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Ammon and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Nampa.

Stop Ideas Near Hansen

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hansen, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hansen.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

14 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ammon and Nampa. Straight-line distance: 230.39 mi (370.78 km).

Ammon

#1 Ammon

City in Idaho, United States

Population17,115
Coordinates43.4696400, -111.9666400
Altitude1437
CountryUnited States
Nampa

#2 Nampa

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population99,277
Coordinates43.5407200, -116.5634600
Altitude767
CountryUnited States
Start: Molen Street (-111.966641, 43.469622)
End: Stony Meadow Drive (-116.563329, 43.541003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 487 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.69 gal
40.46 L · about $41.62
Round trip
$83.23
21.38 gal · 80.92 L
Estimated CO2
95 kg one way
Round trip: 190 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $41.62 $83.23
Mid-grade $4.23 $45.23 $90.46
Premium $4.55 $48.63 $97.26
Diesel $5.41 $57.85 $115.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ammon and Nampa. The current time is 00:18:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.