How far is Emmett, ID from Nampa, ID?
The driving distance from Emmett, ID to Nampa, ID is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emmett and Nampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmett and Nampa.
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Start on the route
15 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
54 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
617 ft · 31 sec · South Hayes Avenue
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1544 ft · 42 sec · East 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Johns Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
2608 ft · 52 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Johns Avenue
15 m · 1 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
1226 ft · 30 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Turn left
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto West Chinden Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · West Chinden Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Can Ada Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Can Ada Road
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Continue on Can-Ada Road
1 mi · 2 min · Can-Ada Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Idaho Center Boulevard
41 m · 3 sec · Idaho Center Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Idaho Center Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Idaho Center Boulevard
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Continue on Garrity Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Garrity Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Kings Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Kings Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kings Road
38 m · 3 sec · South Kings Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Kings Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Kings Road
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Turn right onto East Amity Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Amity Avenue
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Continue on Diamond Street
792 ft · 16 sec · Diamond Street
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Continue on East Colorado Avenue
1143 ft · 35 sec · East Colorado Avenue
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Turn left onto Holly Street
1556 ft · 45 sec · Holly Street
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Continue on Sunny Ridge Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Sunny Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Stony Meadow Drive
57 m · 8 sec · Stony Meadow Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stony Meadow Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Emmett and Nampa.
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.
Longest stretch
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15.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emmett to Nampa?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Emmett and 15.8 miles from Nampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
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Stop Ideas Near Star
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emmett and Nampa. Straight-line distance: 23.21 mi (37.36 km).
#1 Emmett
City in Gem County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 7,054 |
| Coordinates | 43.8735000, -116.4993000 |
| Altitude | 720 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nampa
The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.
| Population | 99,277 |
| Coordinates | 43.5407200, -116.5634600 |
| Altitude | 767 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stony Meadow Drive (-116.563329, 43.541003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $4.20 | $8.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.91 | $9.83 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $5.84 | $11.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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