How far is Burley, ID from Nampa, ID?

The driving distance from Burley, ID to Nampa, ID is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
179.35 mi
02h 42m
Flight
156.19 mi
251.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.19 mi
Kilometers
251.36 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.35 mi
Kilometers
288.63 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nampa
Wed, Apr 22, 9:58 PM MDT
Return by in Burley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burley
2026-04-22T19:15
Arrive Nampa
Wed, Apr 22, 9:58 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burley
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Glenns Ferry
ID

City in Elmore County, Idaho, United States

From Burley
89.2 mi
01h 21m
To Nampa
90.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 28 mph W
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 14th Street

    55 m · 12 sec · East 14th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Overland Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Overland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-84: Twin Falls

    1296 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    169.4 mi · 2 hr 42 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

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

    1901 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Garrity Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Garrity Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Kings Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Kings Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kings Road

    38 m · 3 sec · South Kings Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Kings Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Kings Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Amity Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Amity Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Diamond Street

    792 ft · 16 sec · Diamond Street

  13. 13

    Continue on East Colorado Avenue

    1143 ft · 35 sec · East Colorado Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    1556 ft · 45 sec · Holly Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sunny Ridge Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sunny Ridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Stony Meadow Drive

    57 m · 8 sec · Stony Meadow Drive

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stony Meadow Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
169 mi · 94%
Overland Avenue
2.4 mi · 1%
Garrity Boulevard
1.37 mi · 1%
East Amity Avenue
1.17 mi · 1%
South Kings Road
1.05 mi · 1%
Sunny Ridge Road
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

169 mi · 02h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
156.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenns Ferry
01h 21m from Burley
Leave By
1:04 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glenns Ferry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.2 miles from Burley and 90.2 miles from Nampa.

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

The direct path is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.64 one way or $49.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glenns Ferry

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

81 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle
BUS

Boise, Idaho

104 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burley and Nampa. Straight-line distance: 156.19 mi (251.36 km).

Burley

#1 Burley

City in Idaho

Population10,582
Coordinates42.5357400, -113.7927900
Altitude1269
CountryUnited States
Nampa

#2 Nampa

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population99,277
Coordinates43.5407200, -116.5634600
Altitude767
CountryUnited States
Start: (-113.792608, 42.53574)
End: Stony Meadow Drive (-116.563329, 43.541003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.96 L · about $24.64
Round trip
$49.29
12.66 gal · 47.92 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $24.64 $49.29
Mid-grade $4.23 $26.78 $53.56
Premium $4.55 $28.80 $57.59
Diesel $5.41 $34.26 $68.52

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 Burley and Nampa. The current time is 19:15:36.

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.