How far is Nampa, ID from Plummer, ID?

The driving distance from Nampa, ID to Plummer, ID is about 361.7 miles (582.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.7 miles (422.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
361.72 mi
07h 28m
Flight
262.65 mi
422.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.65 mi
Kilometers
422.69 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
361.72 mi
Kilometers
582.13 km
Drive Time
07h 28m

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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 07h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plummer
Thu, Apr 23, 5:03 AM PDT
Return by in Nampa
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nampa
2026-04-22T22:35
Arrive Plummer
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:28 PM to 1:58 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nampa
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Riggins
ID

City in Idaho County, Idaho, United States

From Nampa
180.8 mi
03h 44m
To Plummer
181 mi
03h 44m

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
48°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.8 mi · 23 min · South Washington Street

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    33.8 mi · 43 min

  31. 31

    Turn left onto C Street

    36 m · 4 sec · C Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · C Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 21%
South Washington Street
50.7 mi · 14%
East Central Boulevard
46.6 mi · 13%
South 16th Street
35.9 mi · 10%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
35.7 mi · 10%
US 195 North
23.3 mi · 6%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 28m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99 mi
262.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riggins
03h 44m from Nampa
Leave By
9:04 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Nampa and Rain near Plummer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 361.7 miles (582.1 km) and usually takes 07h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.8 miles from Nampa and 181 miles from Plummer.

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

The direct path is about 262.7 miles (422.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 99 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.67 one way or $99.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Riggins

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

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

BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

58 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)
BUS

McCall, Idaho

58 mi away
147 North 3rd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nampa and Plummer. Straight-line distance: 262.65 mi (422.69 km).

Nampa

#1 Nampa

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population99,277
Coordinates43.5407200, -116.5634600
Altitude767
CountryUnited States
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#2 Plummer

City in Idaho, USA

Population1,029
Coordinates47.3351800, -116.8885100
Altitude836
CountryUnited States
Start: Nampa (-116.56346, 43.54072)
End: Plummer (-116.88851, 47.33518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 582 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.76 gal
48.32 L · about $49.67
Round trip
$99.35
25.52 gal · 96.64 L
Estimated CO2
113.4 kg one way
Round trip: 226.8 kg / 500 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $49.67 $99.35
Mid-grade $4.23 $53.99 $107.98
Premium $4.55 $58.05 $116.09
Diesel $5.41 $69.06 $138.11

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 Plummer, ID. The current time in Nampa is 22:35:39, although it is 21:35:39 in Plummer.

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.