How far is Parma, ID from Nampa, ID?
The driving distance from Parma, ID to Nampa, ID is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parma and Nampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma and Nampa.
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Start on East Grove Avenue
1.1 km · 48 sec · East Grove Avenue
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
7.3 mi · 10 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Elgin Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Elgin Street
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Take the ramp right toward Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
2266 ft · 48 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
1243 ft · 16 sec · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.4 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit right toward Northside
947 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
727 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Northside Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Northside Boulevard
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Continue on North Yale Street
1990 ft · 40 sec · North Yale Street
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Continue on 7th Street South
1.3 km · 2 min · 7th Street South
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Turn right onto 16th Avenue South
1110 ft · 30 sec · 16th Avenue South
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Continue on Holly Street
1617 ft · 44 sec · Holly Street
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Continue on East Sheridan Avenue
602 ft · 17 sec · East Sheridan Avenue
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Continue on Fern Street
1355 ft · 37 sec · Fern Street
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Continue on East Bird Avenue
911 ft · 27 sec · East Bird Avenue
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Continue on Holly Street
1556 ft · 43 sec · Holly Street
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Continue on Sunny Ridge Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Sunny Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Stony Meadow Drive
57 m · 8 sec · Stony Meadow Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stony Meadow Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Parma and Nampa.
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.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.38 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Parma and Rain Showers near Nampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parma to Nampa?
The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 13.9 miles from Parma and 14.4 miles from Nampa.
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 2.9 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 7:12 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 Parma and Rain Showers near Nampa.
Stop Ideas Near Caldwell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parma and Nampa. Straight-line distance: 25.41 mi (40.89 km).
#1 Parma
Human settlement in Canyon County, Idaho, United States of America
| Population | 2,147 |
| Coordinates | 43.7851600, -116.9432100 |
| Altitude | 680 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nampa
The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.
| Population | 99,277 |
| Coordinates | 43.5407200, -116.5634600 |
| Altitude | 767 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stony Meadow Drive (-116.563329, 43.541003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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