How far is Nampa, ID from Shelley, ID?
The driving distance from Nampa, ID to Shelley, ID is about 291.5 miles (469.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m 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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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 04h 47m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nampa and Shelley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nampa and Shelley.
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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
1.1 km · 2 min · 16th Avenue South
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Continue on 16th Avenue Overpass
764 ft · 15 sec · 16th Avenue Overpass
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Continue on 16th Avenue North
1.2 km · 2 min · 16th Avenue North
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Turn right onto Garrity Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Garrity Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 84 East: Meridian, Boise
1965 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10.8 mi · 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls
3046 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
35.3 mi · 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Shelley-Firth Area
1276 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto East 1250 North
1.4 mi · 2 min · East 1250 North
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Continue on East 1275 North
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 1275 North
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Continue on Fir Street
1531 ft · 30 sec · Fir Street
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Turn left onto North State Street
2967 ft · 1 min · North State Street
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Turn right onto East Center Street
9 m · 1 sec · East Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nampa and Shelley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
172 mi · 02h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Nampa and Sunny near Shelley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nampa to Shelley?
The road trip is about 291.5 miles (469.2 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Kimberly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.6 miles from Nampa and 146 miles from Shelley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.9 miles (358.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 7:24 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.06 one way or $80.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nampa and Sunny near Shelley.
Stop Ideas Near Kimberly
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 Kimberly.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nampa and Shelley. Straight-line distance: 222.92 mi (358.76 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 Shelley
City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 4,466 |
| Coordinates | 43.3813000, -112.1233100 |
| Altitude | 1412 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shelley (-112.12331, 43.3813)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 469 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 38m |
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 | $40.06 | $80.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $43.54 | $87.07 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $46.81 | $93.62 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $55.69 | $111.38 |
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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