How far is Payette, ID from Nampa, ID?
The driving distance from Payette, ID to Nampa, ID is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Canyon County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Payette and Nampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Payette and Nampa.
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Start on 3rd Avenue North
102 m · 20 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Continue on North Main Street
1208 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Center Avenue
124 m · 23 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
2127 ft · 36 sec · South 7th Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
531 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Northwest 16th Street
2821 ft · 47 sec · Northwest 16th Street
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Continue on East Idaho Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · East Idaho Avenue
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Turn left
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
27.7 mi · 26 min · Old Oregon Trail 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 Payette and Nampa.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Old Oregon Trail Highway
Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
27.7 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Payette and Mostly Cloudy near Nampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Payette to Nampa?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Notus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Payette and 22.1 miles from Nampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.23 one way or $12.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Payette and Mostly Cloudy near Nampa.
Stop Ideas Near Notus
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 Notus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Payette and Nampa. Straight-line distance: 41.48 mi (66.75 km).
#1 Payette
City in Idaho
| Population | 7,727 |
| Coordinates | 44.0782200, -116.9337700 |
| Altitude | 655 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.77 | $13.54 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.66 | $17.32 |
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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