How far is Nampa, ID from Sandpoint, ID?
The driving distance from Nampa, ID to Sandpoint, ID is about 480.4 miles (773.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 327.2 miles (526.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 59m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 59m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nampa and Sandpoint.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nampa and Sandpoint.
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Start on Stony Meadow Drive
56 m · 14 sec · Stony Meadow Drive
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Turn left onto Sunny Ridge Road
1 mi · 2 min · Sunny Ridge Road
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Continue on Holly Street
1556 ft · 45 sec · Holly Street
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Continue on East Bird Avenue
911 ft · 25 sec · East Bird Avenue
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Continue on Fern Street
1355 ft · 37 sec · Fern Street
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Continue on East Sheridan Avenue
602 ft · 17 sec · East Sheridan Avenue
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Continue on Holly Street
1617 ft · 46 sec · Holly Street
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Continue on 16th Avenue South
1110 ft · 38 sec · 16th Avenue South
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Turn left onto 7th Street South
1.3 km · 2 min · 7th Street South
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Continue on North Yale Street
1990 ft · 40 sec · North Yale Street
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Continue on Northside Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northside Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
222.9 mi · 3 hr 58 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North: Stanfield, Hermiston
1706 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Theater Lane
1368 ft · 42 sec · East Theater Lane
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
2864 ft · 39 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Turn left onto Columbia River Highway
1.1 km · 49 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 82 West, US 395 North: Kennewick, Yakima
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto McNary Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · McNary Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Continue on South US 395
1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
859 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 395
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Merge slight right
33.4 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95: Sandpoint, Moscow
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left
85 m · 9 sec
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Turn left
42.9 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right
1895 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto East Superior Street
702 ft · 12 sec · East Superior Street
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Turn slight right onto South 1st Avenue
1921 ft · 34 sec · South 1st Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Street
1381 ft · 27 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Avenue
55 m · 6 sec · North 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nampa and Sandpoint.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
223 mi · 03h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers leaving Nampa and Chance Rain Showers near Sandpoint.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nampa to Sandpoint?
The road trip is about 480.4 miles (773.2 km) and usually takes 08h 59m 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?
Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 240 miles from Nampa and 240.5 miles from Sandpoint.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 327.2 miles (526.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 153.2 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 $65.99 one way or $131.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nampa and Sandpoint, 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 Chance Rain Showers near Sandpoint.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewiston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nampa and Sandpoint. Straight-line distance: 327.22 mi (526.61 km).
#1 Nampa
The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.
| Population | 99,277 |
| Coordinates | 43.5407200, -116.5634600 |
| Altitude | 767 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sandpoint
City in Idaho
| Population | 8,931 |
| Coordinates | 48.2765900, -116.5532500 |
| Altitude | 639 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sandpoint (-116.55325, 48.27659)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 773 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $65.99 | $131.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $71.72 | $143.43 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $77.11 | $154.21 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $91.73 | $183.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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