How far is Malad City, ID from Nampa, ID?
The driving distance from Malad City, ID to Nampa, ID is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain And Snow Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malad City and Nampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malad City and Nampa.
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Start on 200 West
965 ft · 45 sec · 200 West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bannock Street
2427 ft · 47 sec · Bannock Street
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Turn left onto 50 North
1731 ft · 29 sec · 50 North
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Continue on 50 Street South
1815 ft · 37 sec · 50 Street South
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Take the ramp left
1670 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
58.2 mi · 56 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1043 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1103 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 86 West
3220 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
183 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 Business: Garrity Boulevard, Idaho Center Boulevard
1901 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto 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 Malad City and Nampa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
183 mi · 02h 55m
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.
Rain And Snow Likely leaving Malad City 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 Malad City to Nampa?
The road trip is about 311.6 miles (501.4 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Hazelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.3 miles from Malad City and 155.3 miles from Nampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.4 miles (382.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.2 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.78 one way or $85.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Likely around Malad City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Nampa.
Stop Ideas Near Hazelton
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 Hazelton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malad City and Nampa. Straight-line distance: 237.42 mi (382.09 km).
#1 Malad City
City in and county seat of Oneida County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,137 |
| Coordinates | 42.1915900, -112.2508000 |
| Altitude | 1387 |
| 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: 501 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $42.78 | $85.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $46.50 | $93.00 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $49.99 | $99.99 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $59.48 | $118.96 |
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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