How far is Nampa, ID from Lincoln, ID?
The driving distance from Nampa, ID to Lincoln, ID is about 304 miles (489.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 05h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Jerome County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nampa and Lincoln.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nampa and Lincoln.
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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
1.1 km · 2 min · 16th Avenue South
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Continue on 16th Avenue Overpass
764 ft · 15 sec · 16th Avenue Overpass
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Continue on 16th Avenue North
1.2 km · 2 min · 16th Avenue North
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Turn right onto Garrity Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Garrity Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 East: Meridian, Boise
1965 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10.8 mi · 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls
3046 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
46.3 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, I 15: Rigby, West Yellowstone
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Rigby Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Rigby Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Science Center Drive
1042 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right
121 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Science Center Drive
1522 ft · 29 sec · Science Center Drive
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Continue on East Anderson Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East Anderson Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Lincoln Road
42 m · 2 sec · East Lincoln Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Lincoln Road
1.6 km · 2 min · East Lincoln Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North Ammon Road
81 m · 5 sec · North Ammon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto North Ammon Road
558 ft · 11 sec · North Ammon Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ammon Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nampa and Lincoln.
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
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Nampa and Sunny near Lincoln.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nampa to Lincoln?
The road trip is about 304 miles (489.2 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?
Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.7 miles from Nampa and 152.2 miles from Lincoln.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 230.4 miles (370.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.23 one way or $104.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nampa and Sunny near Lincoln.
Stop Ideas Near Eden
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 Eden.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nampa and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 230.37 mi (370.75 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 Lincoln
Situated in eastern Idaho's Bonneville County at an altitude of 4757 feet, this census-designated place lies immediately east of Idaho Falls in the Snake River Valley.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.5129700, -111.9644100 |
| Altitude | 1450 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lincoln (-111.96441, 43.51297)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 489 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 47m |
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 | $4.87 | $52.23 | $104.47 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $55.68 | $111.36 |
| Premium | $5.46 | $58.53 | $117.06 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $68.16 | $136.31 |
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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