How far is Nampa, ID from Marsing, ID?

The driving distance from Nampa, ID to Marsing, ID is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.11 mi
00h 25m
Flight
12.51 mi
20.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.51 mi
Kilometers
20.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.11 mi
Kilometers
25.93 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marsing
Sat, Apr 18, 5:05 AM MDT
Return by in Nampa
Sat, Apr 18, 5:31 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nampa
2026-04-18T04:40
Arrive Marsing
Sat, Apr 18, 5:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nampa
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Caldwell
ID

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

From Nampa
8 mi
00h 12m
To Marsing
8.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 16 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Stony Meadow Drive

    56 m · 10 sec · Stony Meadow Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Sunny Ridge Road

    1 km · 1 min · Sunny Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Locust Lane

    2643 ft · 1 min · East Locust Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 12th Avenue South

    1.5 mi · 2 min · 12th Avenue South

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lake Shore Drive

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Lake Shore Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Lake Shore Drive

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Lake Shore Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Marsing Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Marsing Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Sunnyslope Road

    1499 ft · 41 sec · Sunnyslope Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left

    142 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake Shore Drive
8.02 mi · 50%
Marsing Road
3.99 mi · 25%
12th Avenue South
1.5 mi · 9%
Sunnyslope Road
1.43 mi · 9%
Sunny Ridge Road
0.63 mi · 4%
East Locust Lane
0.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Lake Shore Drive

Turn right onto Lake Shore Drive

4.81 mi · 00h 07m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
12.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caldwell
00h 12m from Nampa
Leave By
7:38 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nampa and Mostly Sunny near Marsing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 8 miles from Nampa and 8.1 miles from Marsing.

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

The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 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 7:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nampa and Mostly Sunny near Marsing.

Stop Ideas Near Caldwell

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

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

BUS

Nampa, Idaho

14 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Boise, Idaho

39 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Ontario

46 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Vale, Oregon

57 mi away
151 Smith Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nampa and Marsing. Straight-line distance: 12.51 mi (20.14 km).

Nampa

#1 Nampa

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

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

#2 Marsing

City in Owyhee County, Idaho, United States

Population1,318
Coordinates43.5454400, -116.8132000
Altitude701
CountryUnited States
Start: Nampa (-116.56346, 43.54072)
End: Marsing (-116.8132, 43.54544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.15 L · about $2.22
Round trip
$4.44
1.14 gal · 4.3 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.22 $4.44
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.41 $4.82
Premium $4.55 $2.59 $5.19
Diesel $5.41 $3.08 $6.17

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Nampa and Marsing. The current time is 04:40:16.

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.