How far is Plummer, ID from Nampa, ID?

The driving distance from Plummer, ID to Nampa, ID is about 363.9 miles (585.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.7 miles (422.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
363.96 mi
06h 34m
Flight
262.65 mi
422.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.65 mi
Kilometers
422.69 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
363.96 mi
Kilometers
585.74 km
Drive Time
06h 34m

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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 06h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nampa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:23 AM MDT
Return by in Plummer
Thu, Apr 23, 8:58 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plummer
2026-04-22T19:49
Arrive Nampa
Thu, Apr 23, 2:23 AM PDT
Route Timing
06h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:34 PM to 3:04 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:52 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plummer
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Riggins
ID

City in Idaho County, Idaho, United States

From Plummer
180.9 mi
03h 17m
To Nampa
183 mi
03h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plummer and Nampa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plummer and Nampa.

  1. 1

    Start on C Street

    36 m · 6 sec · C Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 10th Street

    49.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · 10th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    535 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Jackson Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · North Jackson Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Reisenauer Road

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    22.9 mi · 33 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Missoula, Boise

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Johnston Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Virginia Street

    46.6 mi · 1 hr · Virginia Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Superior Street

    44.4 mi · 55 min · Superior Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    531 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Northwest 16th Street

    2821 ft · 47 sec · Northwest 16th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Idaho Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Idaho Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

    27.7 mi · 26 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  20. 20

    Take the exit right toward Northside

    947 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    727 ft · 18 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Northside Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · Northside Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on North Yale Street

    1990 ft · 40 sec · North Yale Street

  24. 24

    Continue on 7th Street South

    1.3 km · 2 min · 7th Street South

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 16th Avenue South

    1110 ft · 30 sec · 16th Avenue South

  26. 26

    Continue on Holly Street

    1617 ft · 46 sec · Holly Street

  27. 27

    Continue on East Sheridan Avenue

    602 ft · 17 sec · East Sheridan Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Fern Street

    1355 ft · 37 sec · Fern Street

  29. 29

    Continue on East Bird Avenue

    911 ft · 27 sec · East Bird Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Holly Street

    1556 ft · 45 sec · Holly Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Sunny Ridge Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sunny Ridge Road

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Stony Meadow Drive

    57 m · 8 sec · Stony Meadow Drive

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stony Meadow Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plummer and Nampa.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Missoula
68.1 mi · 19%
10th Street
49.9 mi · 14%
Virginia Street
46.6 mi · 13%
Superior Street
44.4 mi · 12%
Old Oregon Trail Highway
27.7 mi · 8%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

76.4 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 34m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+101.2 mi
262.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riggins
03h 17m from Plummer
Leave By
10:52 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Plummer 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 Plummer to Nampa?

The road trip is about 363.9 miles (585.7 km) and usually takes 06h 34m 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?

Riggins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.9 miles from Plummer and 183 miles from Nampa.

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

The direct path is about 262.7 miles (422.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 101.2 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 PDT. 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 $49.99 one way or $99.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Plummer and Nampa, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Plummer and Rain Showers near Nampa.

Stop Ideas Near Riggins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riggins, 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 Riggins.

BUS

Grangeville, Idaho

58 mi away
901 West Main (Highway 95)
BUS

McCall, Idaho

58 mi away
147 North 3rd St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plummer and Nampa. Straight-line distance: 262.65 mi (422.69 km).

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#1 Plummer

City in Idaho, USA

Population1,029
Coordinates47.3351800, -116.8885100
Altitude836
CountryUnited States
Nampa

#2 Nampa

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population99,277
Coordinates43.5407200, -116.5634600
Altitude767
CountryUnited States
Start: C Street (-116.88851, 47.335189)
End: Stony Meadow Drive (-116.563329, 43.541003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 586 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.84 gal
48.62 L · about $49.99
Round trip
$99.97
25.68 gal · 97.24 L
Estimated CO2
114.1 kg one way
Round trip: 228.2 kg / 503 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $49.99 $99.97
Mid-grade $4.23 $54.33 $108.65
Premium $4.55 $58.41 $116.82
Diesel $5.41 $69.49 $138.98

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Plummer, ID and Nampa, ID. The current time in Plummer is 19:49:32, although it is 20:49:32 in Nampa.

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.