How far is Nampa, ID from Moscow, ID?

The driving distance from Nampa, ID to Moscow, ID is about 311.3 miles (501 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 15m 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
311.31 mi
05h 37m
Flight
221.55 mi
356.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.55 mi
Kilometers
356.55 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
311.31 mi
Kilometers
501 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moscow
Sat, May 30, 8:14 AM PDT
Return by in Nampa
Sat, May 30, 2:52 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nampa
2026-05-30T03:37
Arrive Moscow
Sat, May 30, 9:14 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM PDT

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

Leave by
5:44 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
Pinehurst
ID

City in Shoshone County

From Nampa
155.7 mi
02h 48m
To Moscow
155.7 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph WNW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1110 ft · 38 sec · 16th Avenue South

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 7th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 7th Street South

  10. 10

    Continue on North Yale Street

    1990 ft · 40 sec · North Yale Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Northside Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northside Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    35.7 mi · 36 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue

    3102 ft · 52 sec · East Idaho Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest 16th Street

    3101 ft · 54 sec · Northwest 16th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Whitley Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Whitley Drive

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto South 16th Street

    35.9 mi · 44 min · South 16th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Railroad Street

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Railroad Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Superior Street

    111 m · 12 sec · Superior Street

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto East Central Boulevard

    46.6 mi · 1 hr · East Central Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Norris Avenue

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North Norris Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Johnston Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on US 195 North: Moscow, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    16.6 mi · 26 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Reisenauer Road

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on South Washington Street

    2272 ft · 1 min · South Washington Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    12 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 25%
East Central Boulevard
46.6 mi · 15%
South 16th Street
35.9 mi · 12%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
35.7 mi · 11%
US 195 North
23.3 mi · 7%
Railroad Street
8.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Norris Avenue

Turn left onto North Norris Avenue

76.4 mi · 01h 27m

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 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.8 mi
221.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinehurst
02h 48m from Nampa
Leave By
5:44 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Nampa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Moscow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 311.3 miles (501 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?

Pinehurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.7 miles from Nampa and 155.7 miles from Moscow.

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

The direct path is about 221.5 miles (356.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.8 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 5:44 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.75 one way or $85.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nampa and Moscow, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Nampa and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Moscow.

Stop Ideas Near Pinehurst

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

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

BUS

McCall, Idaho

42 mi away
147 North 3rd St.
BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

77 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nampa and Moscow. Straight-line distance: 221.55 mi (356.55 km).

Nampa

#1 Nampa

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

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

#2 Moscow

City in Idaho, USA

Population25,702
Coordinates46.7323900, -117.0001700
Altitude786
CountryUnited States
Start: Stony Meadow Drive (-116.563329, 43.541003)
End: East 3rd Street (-117.000169, 46.732358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 501 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.98 gal
41.58 L · about $42.75
Round trip
$85.49
21.96 gal · 83.16 L
Estimated CO2
97.6 kg one way
Round trip: 195.2 kg / 430 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.75 $85.49
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.46 $92.91
Premium $4.55 $49.95 $99.90
Diesel $5.41 $59.42 $118.85

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 30, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nampa, ID and Moscow, ID. The current time in Nampa is 03:37:18, although it is 02:37:18 in Moscow.

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.