How far is Nampa, ID from Montpelier, ID?

The driving distance from Nampa, ID to Montpelier, ID is about 340.6 miles (548.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 279.3 miles (449.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
340.65 mi
05h 51m
Flight
279.31 mi
449.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
279.31 mi
Kilometers
449.51 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
340.65 mi
Kilometers
548.23 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montpelier
Sun, May 31, 10:42 AM MDT
Return by in Nampa
Sun, May 31, 4:34 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nampa
2026-05-31T04:51
Arrive Montpelier
Sun, May 31, 10:42 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 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
5:16 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

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
Burley
ID

City in Idaho

From Nampa
170.1 mi
02h 55m
To Montpelier
170.6 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph NW
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Salt Lake

    2781 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    24.3 mi · 24 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 30 East: Mc Cammon, Soda Springs, Montpelier

    1579 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Merrill Road

    31.6 mi · 38 min · East Merrill Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    32.3 mi · 42 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
246 mi · 72%
East Merrill Road
63.9 mi · 19%
Veterans Memorial Highway
24.3 mi · 7%
Garrity Boulevard
1.76 mi · 1%
Sunny Ridge Road
1 mi
16th Avenue North
0.75 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
05h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.3 mi
279.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burley
02h 55m from Nampa
Leave By
5:16 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nampa and Mostly Sunny near Montpelier.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 340.6 miles (548.2 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Burley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.1 miles from Nampa and 170.6 miles from Montpelier.

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

The direct path is about 279.3 miles (449.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.3 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 5:16 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.79 one way or $93.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burley

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

55 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nampa and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 279.31 mi (449.51 km).

Nampa

#1 Nampa

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

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

#2 Montpelier

City in Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States

Population2,538
Coordinates42.3221500, -111.2977000
Altitude1823
CountryUnited States
Start: Nampa (-116.56346, 43.54072)
End: Montpelier (-111.2977, 42.32215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 548 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.02 gal
45.5 L · about $46.79
Round trip
$93.59
24.04 gal · 91 L
Estimated CO2
106.8 kg one way
Round trip: 213.6 kg / 471 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $46.79 $93.59
Mid-grade $4.23 $50.86 $101.71
Premium $4.55 $54.68 $109.36
Diesel $5.41 $65.05 $130.10

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Nampa and Montpelier. The current time is 04:51:11.

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.