How far is Shoshone, ID from Nampa, ID?
The driving distance from Shoshone, ID to Nampa, ID is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shoshone and Nampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shoshone and Nampa.
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Start on the route
26 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
51 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto South Greenwood Street
67 m · 8 sec · South Greenwood Street
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Turn right onto South Rail Street West
27 mi · 41 min · South Rail Street West
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Take the ramp right
102.2 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 Business: Garrity Boulevard, Idaho Center Boulevard
1901 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Garrity Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Garrity Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Kings Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Kings Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kings Road
38 m · 3 sec · South Kings Road
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Exit the roundabout onto South Kings Road
1 mi · 2 min · South Kings Road
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Turn right onto East Amity Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Amity Avenue
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Continue on Diamond Street
792 ft · 16 sec · Diamond Street
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Continue on East Colorado Avenue
1143 ft · 35 sec · East Colorado Avenue
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Turn left onto Holly Street
1556 ft · 45 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 Shoshone and Nampa.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Rail Street West
Take the ramp right
102 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Light Rain leaving Shoshone 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 Shoshone to Nampa?
The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?
Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from Shoshone and 68 miles from Nampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.65 one way or $37.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Shoshone and Rain Showers near Nampa.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain Home
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 Mountain Home.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shoshone and Nampa. Straight-line distance: 116.36 mi (187.26 km).
#1 Shoshone
City in and county seat of Lincoln County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 42.9360200, -114.4058800 |
| Altitude | 1208 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $18.65 | $37.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $20.27 | $40.53 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $21.79 | $43.58 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $25.92 | $51.85 |
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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