How far is Amsco, ID from Nampa, ID?

The driving distance from Amsco, ID to Nampa, ID is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.74 mi
00h 34m
Flight
16.06 mi
25.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.06 mi
Kilometers
25.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.74 mi
Kilometers
34.98 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nampa
Wed, Apr 15, 9:55 AM MDT
Return by in Amsco
Wed, Apr 15, 10:29 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Amsco
2026-04-15T09:21
Arrive Nampa
Wed, Apr 15, 9:55 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Amsco
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Caldwell
ID

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

From Amsco
10.7 mi
00h 17m
To Nampa
11.1 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSE
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Goodson Road

    884 ft · 30 sec · Goodson Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Emmett Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Emmett Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Emmett Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Emmett Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Emmett Road

    1902 ft · 38 sec · Emmett Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Emmett Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Emmett Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Emmett Road

    3251 ft · 1 min · Emmett Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1145 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit right toward Northside

    947 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    727 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Northside Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Northside Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on North Yale Street

    1990 ft · 40 sec · North Yale Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 7th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 7th Street South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue South

    1110 ft · 30 sec · 16th Avenue South

  18. 18

    Continue on Holly Street

    1617 ft · 46 sec · Holly Street

  19. 19

    Continue on East Sheridan Avenue

    602 ft · 17 sec · East Sheridan Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Fern Street

    1355 ft · 37 sec · Fern Street

  21. 21

    Continue on East Bird Avenue

    911 ft · 27 sec · East Bird Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Holly Street

    1556 ft · 45 sec · Holly Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Sunny Ridge Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sunny Ridge Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Stony Meadow Drive

    57 m · 8 sec · Stony Meadow Drive

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stony Meadow Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
8.97 mi · 41%
Emmett Road
4.24 mi · 19%
Sunny Ridge Road
1 mi · 5%
Northside Boulevard
0.99 mi · 5%
7th Street South
0.84 mi · 4%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
0.69 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

7.38 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caldwell
00h 17m from Amsco
Leave By
7:22 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Amsco and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Nampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Amsco and 11.1 miles from Nampa.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $6.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Amsco and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Nampa.

Stop Ideas Near Caldwell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Caldwell, 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 Caldwell.

BUS

Nampa, Idaho

14 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Boise, Idaho

39 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Ontario

46 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Vale, Oregon

57 mi away
151 Smith Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Amsco and Nampa. Straight-line distance: 16.06 mi (25.84 km).

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#1 Amsco

Amsco is a place in Idaho, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.7646100, -116.6493000
Altitude764
CountryUnited States
Nampa

#2 Nampa

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population99,277
Coordinates43.5407200, -116.5634600
Altitude767
CountryUnited States
Start: Goodson Road (-116.649295, 43.764355)
End: Stony Meadow Drive (-116.563329, 43.541003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.9 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$6.00
1.54 gal · 5.8 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.00 $6.00
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.26 $6.52
Premium $4.55 $3.50 $7.01
Diesel $5.41 $4.17 $8.33

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Amsco and Nampa. The current time is 09:21:28.

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.