How far is Nampa, ID from Parma, ID?

The driving distance from Nampa, ID to Parma, ID is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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
28.42 mi
00h 40m
Flight
25.41 mi
40.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.41 mi
Kilometers
40.89 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.42 mi
Kilometers
45.74 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM MDT
Return by in Nampa
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nampa
2026-04-22T23:22
Arrive Parma
Thu, Apr 23, 12:02 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:08 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
14 mi
00h 20m
To Parma
14.4 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W
Destination
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    1052 ft · 14 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20, US 26: Notus, Parma

    1080 ft · 31 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Elgin Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Elgin Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    7.3 mi · 10 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on East Grove Avenue

    1.1 km · 48 sec · East Grove Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Grove Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
12.3 mi · 43%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
8.27 mi · 29%
Elgin Street
1.68 mi · 6%
Northside Boulevard
1.39 mi · 5%
Sunny Ridge Road
1 mi · 4%
7th Street South
0.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

8.27 mi · 00h 10m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caldwell
00h 20m from Nampa
Leave By
7:08 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Nampa and Rain Showers near Parma.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 14 miles from Nampa and 14.4 miles from Parma.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Nampa and Rain Showers near Parma.

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 Parma. Straight-line distance: 25.41 mi (40.89 km).

Nampa

#1 Nampa

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

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

#2 Parma

Human settlement in Canyon County, Idaho, United States of America

Population2,147
Coordinates43.7851600, -116.9432100
Altitude680
CountryUnited States
Start: Stony Meadow Drive (-116.563329, 43.541003)
End: East Grove Avenue (-116.943277, 43.785095)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $3.89
Round trip
$7.79
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.89 $7.79
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.23 $8.46
Premium $4.55 $4.55 $9.10
Diesel $5.41 $5.41 $10.82

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

There is no time difference between Nampa and Parma. The current time is 23:22:05.

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.