How far is Nampa, ID from Blackfoot, ID?

The driving distance from Nampa, ID to Blackfoot, ID is about 273.6 miles (440.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 59m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
273.6 mi
04h 29m
Flight
213.25 mi
343.19 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.25 mi
Kilometers
343.19 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.6 mi
Kilometers
440.31 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 04h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackfoot
Thu, Apr 23, 11:27 AM MDT
Return by in Nampa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nampa
2026-04-23T06:57
Arrive Blackfoot
Thu, Apr 23, 11:27 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:00 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nampa
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jerome
ID

City in Idaho, United States

From Nampa
136.6 mi
02h 14m
To Blackfoot
137 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stony Meadow Drive

    56 m · 14 sec · Stony Meadow Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sunny Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Sunny Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Holly Street

    1556 ft · 45 sec · Holly Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Bird Avenue

    911 ft · 25 sec · East Bird Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Fern Street

    1355 ft · 37 sec · Fern Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East Sheridan Avenue

    602 ft · 17 sec · East Sheridan Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Holly Street

    1617 ft · 46 sec · Holly Street

  8. 8

    Continue on 16th Avenue South

    1.1 km · 2 min · 16th Avenue South

  9. 9

    Continue on 16th Avenue Overpass

    764 ft · 15 sec · 16th Avenue Overpass

  10. 10

    Continue on 16th Avenue North

    1.2 km · 2 min · 16th Avenue North

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Garrity Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Garrity Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 East: Meridian, Boise

    1965 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.8 mi · 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls

    3046 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    19.8 mi · 19 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Arco

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    131 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Bergener Boulevard

    2185 ft · 41 sec · Bergener Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    137 m · 8 sec · West Bridge Street

  22. 22

    Continue on West Judicial Street

    2260 ft · 44 sec · West Judicial Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Ash Street

    673 ft · 20 sec · South Ash Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Pacific Street

    102 m · 14 sec · West Pacific Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    48 m · 12 sec · North Broadway Street

  26. 26

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nampa and Blackfoot.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
246 mi · 90%
Idaho Falls
20.4 mi · 7%
Garrity Boulevard
1.76 mi · 1%
Sunny Ridge Road
1 mi
16th Avenue North
0.75 mi
16th Avenue South
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

172 mi · 02h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.3 mi
213.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jerome
02h 14m from Nampa
Leave By
8:00 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Nampa and Light Rain Likely near Blackfoot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.6 miles (440.3 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Jerome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Nampa and 137 miles from Blackfoot.

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

The direct path is about 213.3 miles (343.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.61 one way or $75.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Nampa and Light Rain Likely near Blackfoot.

Stop Ideas Near Jerome

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

18 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nampa and Blackfoot. Straight-line distance: 213.25 mi (343.19 km).

Nampa

#1 Nampa

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population99,277
Coordinates43.5407200, -116.5634600
Altitude767
CountryUnited States
Blackfoot

#2 Blackfoot

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Population12,034
Coordinates43.1904700, -112.3449800
Altitude1371
CountryUnited States
Start: Nampa (-116.56346, 43.54072)
End: Blackfoot (-112.34498, 43.19047)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.55 L · about $37.61
Round trip
$75.21
19.32 gal · 73.1 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $37.61 $75.21
Mid-grade $4.23 $40.87 $81.74
Premium $4.55 $43.94 $87.89
Diesel $5.41 $52.28 $104.56

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Nampa and Blackfoot. The current time is 06:57:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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