How far is Nampa, ID from Orofino, ID?

The driving distance from Nampa, ID to Orofino, ID is about 270.7 miles (435.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
270.75 mi
05h 24m
Flight
203.6 mi
327.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.6 mi
Kilometers
327.66 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.75 mi
Kilometers
435.73 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Orofino
Thu, Apr 23, 11:23 AM PDT
Return by in Nampa
Thu, Apr 23, 5:48 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nampa
2026-04-23T06:59
Arrive Orofino
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 PM MDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 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
6:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Meadows
ID

City in Adams County, Idaho, United States

From Nampa
135.3 mi
02h 42m
To Orofino
135.5 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph WNW
Destination
48°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79 mi · 1 hr 30 min · North Norris Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Harpster Grade Road

    25.2 mi · 29 min · Harpster Grade Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    29.9 mi · 36 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    1221 ft · 28 sec · Michigan Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    21 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right

    15 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Norris Avenue
79 mi · 29%
East Central Boulevard
46.6 mi · 17%
South 16th Street
35.9 mi · 13%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
35.7 mi · 13%
Harpster Grade Road
25.2 mi · 9%
Railroad Street
8.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

North Norris Avenue

Turn left onto North Norris Avenue

79 mi · 01h 30m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.1 mi
203.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Meadows
02h 42m from Nampa
Leave By
6:10 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Nampa and Light Rain Likely near Orofino.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 270.7 miles (435.7 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

New Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.3 miles from Nampa and 135.5 miles from Orofino.

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

The direct path is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.1 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 6:10 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.22 one way or $74.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers around Nampa and Light Rain Likely near Orofino.

Stop Ideas Near New Meadows

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

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

BUS

McCall, Idaho

16 mi away
147 North 3rd St.
BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

107 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)
BUS

Ontario

118 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nampa and Orofino. Straight-line distance: 203.6 mi (327.66 km).

Nampa

#1 Nampa

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

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

#2 Orofino

City in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States

Population3,099
Coordinates46.4793500, -116.2551400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Nampa (-116.56346, 43.54072)
End: Orofino (-116.25514, 46.47935)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 436 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.56 gal
36.17 L · about $37.22
Round trip
$74.43
19.12 gal · 72.34 L
Estimated CO2
85 kg one way
Round trip: 169.9 kg / 375 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $37.22 $74.43
Mid-grade $4.23 $40.45 $80.90
Premium $4.55 $43.49 $86.98
Diesel $5.41 $51.74 $103.48

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nampa, ID and Orofino, ID. The current time in Nampa is 06:59:12, although it is 05:59:12 in Orofino.

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.