How far is Meridian, ID from Nampa, ID?
The driving distance from Meridian, ID to Nampa, ID is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Meridian and Nampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Meridian and Nampa.
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Start on North Main Street
17 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Pine Avenue
528 ft · 25 sec · East Pine Avenue
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Turn left onto North Meridian Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Meridian Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2667 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.3 mi · 6 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 Meridian 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.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
5.31 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Meridian to Nampa?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Meridian and 6.9 miles from Nampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.87 one way or $3.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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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 Meridian and Nampa. Straight-line distance: 9.92 mi (15.96 km).
#1 Meridian
The most populous city in Ada County, Idaho.
| Population | 114,161 |
| Coordinates | 43.6121100, -116.3915100 |
| Altitude | 794 |
| 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: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.87 | $3.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.18 | $4.37 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
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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