How far is Rigby, ID from Nampa, ID?

The driving distance from Rigby, ID to Nampa, ID is about 288.6 miles (464.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
288.6 mi
04h 53m
Flight
232.71 mi
374.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.71 mi
Kilometers
374.51 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.6 mi
Kilometers
464.45 km
Drive Time
04h 53m

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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 04h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nampa
Tue, May 5, 3:10 AM MDT
Return by in Rigby
Tue, May 5, 8:04 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rigby
2026-05-04T22:16
Arrive Nampa
Tue, May 5, 3:10 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:12 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rigby
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hazelton
ID

City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States

From Rigby
156.5 mi
02h 26m
To Nampa
132.1 mi
02h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
78°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North State Street

    3017 ft · 56 sec · North State Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    9.8 mi · 10 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Rigby Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Grandview Drive

    575 ft · 14 sec · Grandview Drive

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello

    1466 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    46.5 mi · 44 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls

    1 km · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    183 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 Business: Garrity Boulevard, Idaho Center Boulevard

    1901 ft · 53 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Garrity Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Garrity Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Kings Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Kings Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kings Road

    38 m · 3 sec · South Kings Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto South Kings Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Kings Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Amity Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Amity Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Diamond Street

    792 ft · 16 sec · Diamond Street

  18. 18

    Continue on East Colorado Avenue

    1143 ft · 35 sec · East Colorado Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    1556 ft · 45 sec · Holly Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Sunny Ridge Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sunny Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Stony Meadow Drive

    57 m · 8 sec · Stony Meadow Drive

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stony Meadow Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
183 mi · 63%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 22%
Veterans Memorial Highway
46.5 mi · 16%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
9.76 mi · 3%
Rigby Highway
3.13 mi · 1%
Garrity Boulevard
1.37 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

183 mi · 02h 55m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.9 mi
232.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazelton
02h 26m from Rigby
Leave By
7:12 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rigby and Sunny near Nampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rigby to Nampa?

The road trip is about 288.6 miles (464.4 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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?

Hazelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.5 miles from Rigby and 132.1 miles from Nampa.

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

The direct path is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.63 one way or $79.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rigby and Sunny near Nampa.

Stop Ideas Near Hazelton

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

27 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rigby and Nampa. Straight-line distance: 232.71 mi (374.51 km).

Rigby

#1 Rigby

City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States

Population4,292
Coordinates43.6724100, -111.9149700
Altitude1480
CountryUnited States
Nampa

#2 Nampa

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population99,277
Coordinates43.5407200, -116.5634600
Altitude767
CountryUnited States
Start: North State Street (-111.914908, 43.67241)
End: Stony Meadow Drive (-116.563329, 43.541003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.18 gal
38.55 L · about $39.63
Round trip
$79.26
20.36 gal · 77.1 L
Estimated CO2
90.5 kg one way
Round trip: 180.9 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $39.63 $79.26
Mid-grade $4.23 $43.07 $86.14
Premium $4.55 $46.31 $92.62
Diesel $5.41 $55.09 $110.19

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rigby and Nampa. The current time is 22:16:28.

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.