How far is Melba, ID from Nampa, ID?

The driving distance from Melba, ID to Nampa, ID is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.15 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.55 mi
18.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.55 mi
Kilometers
18.59 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.15 mi
Kilometers
22.78 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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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 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nampa
Sat, Oct 31, 3:40 PM MDT
Return by in Melba
Sat, Oct 31, 4:03 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Melba
2026-10-31T15:17
Arrive Nampa
Sat, Oct 31, 3:40 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Melba
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kuna
ID

City in Ada County, Idaho, United States

From Melba
7.1 mi
00h 11m
To Nampa
7.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph ESE
Destination
57°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 12:00 PM MDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    842 ft · 31 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Southside Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southside Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Melba Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Melba Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto 12th Avenue South

    10 mi · 14 min · 12th Avenue South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Locust Lane

    2643 ft · 1 min · East Locust Lane

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sunny Ridge Road

    1 km · 1 min · Sunny Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Stony Meadow Drive

    67 m · 14 sec · Stony Meadow Drive

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stony Meadow Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Melba 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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
12th Avenue South
10 mi · 71%
Melba Road
2.01 mi · 14%
Southside Boulevard
0.77 mi · 5%
Sunny Ridge Road
0.63 mi · 4%
East Locust Lane
0.5 mi · 4%
4th Street
0.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

12th Avenue South

Turn right onto 12th Avenue South

10 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kuna
00h 11m from Melba
Leave By
7:44 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Melba and Partly Sunny near Nampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kuna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Melba and 7.1 miles from Nampa.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Melba and Partly Sunny near Nampa.

Stop Ideas Near Kuna

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

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

BUS

Nampa, Idaho

15 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Boise, Idaho

22 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Ontario

74 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Vale, Oregon

86 mi away
151 Smith Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Melba and Nampa. Straight-line distance: 11.55 mi (18.59 km).

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#1 Melba

City in Canyon County, Idaho, United States

Population558
Coordinates43.3754400, -116.5290100
Altitude813
CountryUnited States
Nampa

#2 Nampa

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population99,277
Coordinates43.5407200, -116.5634600
Altitude767
CountryUnited States
Start: Melba (-116.52901, 43.37544)
End: Nampa (-116.56346, 43.54072)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.89 L · about $2.29
Round trip
$4.59
1 gal · 3.78 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.59 $2.29 $4.59
Mid-grade $4.90 $2.45 $4.90
Premium $5.16 $2.58 $5.16
Diesel $6.57 $3.28 $6.57

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 · Oct 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Melba and Nampa. The current time is 15:17:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.