How far is Kimberly, ID from Nampa, ID?

The driving distance from Kimberly, ID to Nampa, ID is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 131 miles (210.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m 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
155.75 mi
02h 31m
Flight
131.02 mi
210.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
131.02 mi
Kilometers
210.86 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.75 mi
Kilometers
250.66 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nampa
Tue, May 12, 11:44 PM MDT
Return by in Kimberly
Wed, May 13, 2:15 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kimberly
2026-05-12T21:13
Arrive Nampa
Tue, May 12, 11:44 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kimberly
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 Kimberly
77.7 mi
01h 15m
To Nampa
78 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph ENE
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3062 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North 3500 East

    2169 ft · 39 sec · North 3500 East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 3800 North

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East 3800 North

  4. 4

    Continue on ID 50

    2676 ft · 35 sec · ID 50

  5. 5

    Continue on South 1150 East

    147 m · 14 sec · South 1150 East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1797 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    143.2 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

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

    1901 ft · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Garrity Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Garrity Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Kings Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Kings Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kings Road

    38 m · 3 sec · South Kings Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South Kings Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Kings Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Amity Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Amity Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Diamond Street

    792 ft · 16 sec · Diamond Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Colorado Avenue

    1143 ft · 35 sec · East Colorado Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    1556 ft · 43 sec · Holly Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Sunny Ridge Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sunny Ridge Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Stony Meadow Drive

    57 m · 8 sec · Stony Meadow Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stony Meadow Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kimberly 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
143 mi · 92%
East 3800 North
4.18 mi · 3%
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

143 mi · 02h 18m

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 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.8 mi
131 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenns Ferry
01h 15m from Kimberly
Leave By
1:28 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kimberly and Sunny near Nampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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 77.7 miles from Kimberly and 78 miles from Nampa.

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

The direct path is about 131 miles (210.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 1:28 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.37 one way or $42.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kimberly and Sunny 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 Kimberly and Nampa. Straight-line distance: 131.02 mi (210.86 km).

Kimberly

#1 Kimberly

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States of America

Population4,054
Coordinates42.5338000, -114.3647600
Altitude1196
CountryUnited States
Nampa

#2 Nampa

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population99,277
Coordinates43.5407200, -116.5634600
Altitude767
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-114.364788, 42.5338)
End: Stony Meadow Drive (-116.563329, 43.541003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.8 L · about $21.37
Round trip
$42.75
10.98 gal · 41.6 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $21.37 $42.75
Mid-grade $4.23 $23.23 $46.46
Premium $4.55 $24.97 $49.95
Diesel $5.41 $29.71 $59.42

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Kimberly and Nampa. The current time is 21:13:23.

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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.