How far is Nampa, ID from Melba, ID?
The driving distance from Nampa, ID to Melba, ID is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.
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.
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nampa and Melba.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nampa and Melba.
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Start on Stony Meadow Drive
56 m · 10 sec · Stony Meadow Drive
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Turn right onto Sunny Ridge Road
1 km · 1 min · Sunny Ridge Road
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Turn right onto East Locust Lane
2643 ft · 1 min · East Locust Lane
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Turn left onto 12th Avenue South
10 mi · 14 min · 12th Avenue South
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Turn left onto Melba Road
2 mi · 4 min · Melba Road
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Turn right onto Southside Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Southside Boulevard
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Continue on 4th Street
842 ft · 33 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nampa and Melba.
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.
12th Avenue South
Turn left onto 12th Avenue South
9.98 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Nampa and Rain Showers Likely near Melba.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nampa to Melba?
The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Kuna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Nampa and 7.1 miles from Melba.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:52 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Nampa and Rain Showers Likely near Melba.
Stop Ideas Near Kuna
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 Kuna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nampa and Melba. Straight-line distance: 11.55 mi (18.59 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 Melba
City in Canyon County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 558 |
| Coordinates | 43.3754400, -116.5290100 |
| Altitude | 813 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-116.529188, 43.375441)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 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 | $4.59 | $2.29 | $4.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.90 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Premium | $5.16 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.28 | $6.57 |
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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