How far is Nampa, ID from Amsco, ID?
The driving distance from Nampa, ID to Amsco, ID is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nampa and Amsco.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nampa and Amsco.
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Start on Stony Meadow Drive
56 m · 14 sec · Stony Meadow Drive
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Turn left onto Sunny Ridge Road
1 mi · 2 min · Sunny Ridge Road
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Continue on Holly Street
1556 ft · 45 sec · Holly Street
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Continue on East Bird Avenue
911 ft · 25 sec · East Bird Avenue
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Continue on Fern Street
1355 ft · 37 sec · Fern Street
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Continue on East Sheridan Avenue
602 ft · 17 sec · East Sheridan Avenue
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Continue on Holly Street
1617 ft · 46 sec · Holly Street
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Continue on 16th Avenue South
1110 ft · 38 sec · 16th Avenue South
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Turn left onto 7th Street South
1.3 km · 2 min · 7th Street South
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Continue on North Yale Street
1990 ft · 40 sec · North Yale Street
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Continue on Northside Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northside Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
9.6 mi · 11 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 44: Middleton
1046 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Emmett Road
3249 ft · 1 min · Emmett Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Emmett Road
34 m · 2 sec · Emmett Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Emmett Road
1902 ft · 38 sec · Emmett Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Emmett Road
37 m · 2 sec · Emmett Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Emmett Road
3 mi · 5 min · Emmett Road
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Turn right onto Goodson Road
884 ft · 24 sec · Goodson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Goodson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nampa and Amsco.
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
9.63 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nampa and Rain Showers near Amsco.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nampa to Amsco?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?
Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Nampa and 10.6 miles from Amsco.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.92 one way or $5.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Nampa and Rain Showers near Amsco.
Stop Ideas Near Caldwell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nampa and Amsco. Straight-line distance: 16.06 mi (25.84 km).
#1 Nampa
The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.
| Population | 99,277 |
| Coordinates | 43.5407200, -116.5634600 |
| Altitude | 767 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Amsco
Amsco is a place in Idaho, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.7646100, -116.6493000 |
| Altitude | 764 |
| Country | United States |
End: Amsco (-116.6493, 43.76461)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
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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