How far is Lapwai, ID from Nampa, ID?
The driving distance from Lapwai, ID to Nampa, ID is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.2 miles (319 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Adams County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lapwai and Nampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lapwai and Nampa.
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Start on Main Street South
12 m · 3 sec · Main Street South
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Turn right onto Birch Avenue East
811 ft · 37 sec · Birch Avenue East
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Turn right
55.3 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Turn right onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road
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Turn right
76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Virginia Street
46.6 mi · 1 hr · Virginia Street
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Turn left onto Superior Street
44.4 mi · 55 min · Superior Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
531 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Northwest 16th Street
2821 ft · 47 sec · Northwest 16th Street
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Continue on East Idaho Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · East Idaho Avenue
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Turn left
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
27.7 mi · 26 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit right toward Northside
947 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
727 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Northside Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Northside Boulevard
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Continue on North Yale Street
1990 ft · 40 sec · North Yale Street
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Continue on 7th Street South
1.3 km · 2 min · 7th Street South
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue South
1110 ft · 30 sec · 16th Avenue South
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Continue on Holly Street
1617 ft · 46 sec · Holly Street
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Continue on East Sheridan Avenue
602 ft · 17 sec · East Sheridan Avenue
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Continue on Fern Street
1355 ft · 37 sec · Fern Street
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Continue on East Bird Avenue
911 ft · 27 sec · East Bird Avenue
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Continue on 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 Lapwai and Nampa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
76.4 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Light Rain leaving Lapwai and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Nampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lapwai to Nampa?
The road trip is about 268.5 miles (432.1 km) and usually takes 04h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.7 miles from Lapwai and 133.8 miles from Nampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.2 miles (319 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM PDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.87 one way or $73.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lapwai and Nampa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Lapwai and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Nampa.
Stop Ideas Near New Meadows
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Meadows.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lapwai and Nampa. Straight-line distance: 198.25 mi (319.05 km).
#1 Lapwai
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,137 |
| Coordinates | 46.4048900, -116.8048700 |
| Altitude | 291 |
| 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: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $36.87 | $73.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $40.07 | $80.14 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $43.08 | $86.16 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $51.25 | $102.50 |
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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