How far is Cascade, ID from Nampa, ID?

The driving distance from Cascade, ID to Nampa, ID is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
92.16 mi
01h 59m
Flight
72.22 mi
116.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.22 mi
Kilometers
116.22 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.16 mi
Kilometers
148.32 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nampa
Wed, Apr 22, 7:27 PM MDT
Return by in Cascade
Wed, Apr 22, 9:26 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cascade
2026-04-22T17:28
Arrive Nampa
Wed, Apr 22, 7:27 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cascade
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
Horseshoe Bend
ID

City in Boise County, Idaho, United States

From Cascade
46.1 mi
00h 59m
To Nampa
46 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph SW
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 Cascade and Nampa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    17.9 mi · 25 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on ID 55

    18.5 mi · 25 min · ID 55

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 55

    12.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 55

  4. 4

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Horseshoe Bend Road

  5. 5

    Continue on ID 55

    2 mi · 5 min · ID 55

  6. 6

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 55

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55

  8. 8

    Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway

  9. 9

    Continue on North Horseshoe Bend Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East State Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East State Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto South Eagle Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Eagle Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Eagle Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · North Eagle Road

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I 84 West

    3233 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

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

    1901 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Garrity Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Garrity Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Kings Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Kings Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kings Road

    38 m · 3 sec · South Kings Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto South Kings Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Kings Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Amity Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Amity Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Diamond Street

    792 ft · 16 sec · Diamond Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Colorado Avenue

    1143 ft · 35 sec · East Colorado Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    1556 ft · 43 sec · Holly Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Sunny Ridge Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sunny Ridge Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Stony Meadow Drive

    57 m · 8 sec · Stony Meadow Drive

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stony Meadow Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cascade 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
ID 55
20.5 mi · 22%
North Main Street
17.9 mi · 19%
Highway 55
15 mi · 16%
North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.8 mi · 10%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.09 mi · 8%
Payette River Scenic Byway
5.94 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

ID 55

Continue on ID 55

18.5 mi · 00h 25m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Horseshoe Bend
00h 59m from Cascade
Leave By
2:32 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Cascade 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 Cascade to Nampa?

The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.3 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Horseshoe Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.1 miles from Cascade and 46 miles from Nampa.

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

The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.65 one way or $25.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cascade and Rain Showers near Nampa.

Stop Ideas Near Horseshoe Bend

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

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

BUS

Boise, Idaho

33 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Nampa, Idaho

47 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Ontario

62 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Vale, Oregon

84 mi away
151 Smith Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cascade and Nampa. Straight-line distance: 72.22 mi (116.22 km).

Cascade

#1 Cascade

Rural city in and the county seat of Valley County, Idaho, United States

Population1,025
Coordinates44.5162800, -116.0418000
Altitude1451
CountryUnited States
Nampa

#2 Nampa

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population99,277
Coordinates43.5407200, -116.5634600
Altitude767
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-116.042056, 44.516158)
End: Stony Meadow Drive (-116.563329, 43.541003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.31 L · about $12.65
Round trip
$25.30
6.5 gal · 24.62 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.65 $25.30
Mid-grade $4.23 $13.75 $27.50
Premium $4.55 $14.78 $29.57
Diesel $5.41 $17.59 $35.18

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Cascade and Nampa. The current time is 17:28:27.

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.