How far is Notus, ID from Amsco, ID?

The driving distance from Notus, ID to Amsco, ID is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.1 miles (13 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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
12.78 mi
00h 20m
Flight
8.05 mi
12.96 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.05 mi
Kilometers
12.96 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.78 mi
Kilometers
20.56 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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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 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amsco
Wed, Apr 15, 11:36 AM MDT
Return by in Notus
Wed, Apr 15, 11:57 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Notus
2026-04-15T11:15
Arrive Amsco
Wed, Apr 15, 11:36 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Notus
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Caldwell
ID

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

From Notus
6.4 mi
00h 10m
To Amsco
6.4 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WSW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Notus and Amsco.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Notus and Amsco.

  1. 1

    Start on Elgin Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Elgin Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Farmway Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Farmway Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highway 44 Extension

    1 km · 1 min · Highway 44 Extension

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Emmett Road

    3249 ft · 1 min · Emmett Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Emmett Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Emmett Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Emmett Road

    1902 ft · 38 sec · Emmett Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Emmett Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Emmett Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Emmett Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Emmett Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Goodson Road

    884 ft · 24 sec · Goodson Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodson Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Notus and Amsco.

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
93.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emmett Road
4.02 mi · 31%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
3.49 mi · 27%
Highway 44 Extension
3.01 mi · 24%
Elgin Street
1.39 mi · 11%
Farmway Road
0.7 mi · 5%
Goodson Road
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

3.49 mi · 00h 05m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
8.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Caldwell
00h 10m from Notus
Leave By
7:48 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Notus and Rain Showers near Amsco.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Notus to Amsco?

The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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 6.4 miles from Notus and 6.4 miles from Amsco.

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

The direct path is about 8.1 miles (13 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.75 one way or $3.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Notus and Rain Showers near Amsco.

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 Notus and Amsco. Straight-line distance: 8.05 mi (12.96 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Notus

City in Canyon County, Idaho, United States

Population638
Coordinates43.7254400, -116.8012600
Altitude706
CountryUnited States
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#2 Amsco

Amsco is a place in Idaho, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.7646100, -116.6493000
Altitude764
CountryUnited States
Start: Notus (-116.80126, 43.72544)
End: Amsco (-116.6493, 43.76461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.71 L · about $1.75
Round trip
$3.50
0.9 gal · 3.42 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.75 $3.50
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.90 $3.81
Premium $4.55 $2.05 $4.09
Diesel $5.41 $2.44 $4.87

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Notus and Amsco. The current time is 11:15:51.

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.