How far is Sugar City, ID from Nampa, ID?
Fastest route
The driving distance between Sugar City, Idaho and Nampa, Idaho is 54.6 miles (88 kilometers). The drive time is about 1 hour and 11 minutes.
Here are the steps for the most direct route:
- Head northwest on 1st St S toward 11th Ave S
- Turn right onto I-84BL E
- Keep left at the fork to continue toward I-86 E, follow signs for I-15/Pocatello
- Take exit 63B on the left to merge onto I-15 N toward Blackfoot/Idaho Falls
- Take exit 119 for US-20 E toward Rigby/W Yellowstone
- Turn right onto US-20 E
- Take exit 338 toward Sugar City/Salem
- Turn right onto W 3500 Rd N/Center St
If you want to meet halfway between Sugar City and Nampa, Idaho, the exact coordinates of the halfway point of this route are 43.543976 and -116.526394, or 43º 32' 38.456" N, -116º 31' 36.064" W. This location is 27.3 miles away from Sugar City and Nampa and it would take approximately 45 minutes to reach the halfway point from both locations.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sugar City and Nampa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sugar City and Nampa.
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Start on North Austin Avenue
16 m · 4 sec · North Austin Avenue
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Turn right onto West Center Street
2916 ft · 1 min · West Center Street
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Take the ramp left
2010 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yellowstone Highway
11.8 mi · 13 min · Yellowstone Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Rigby Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway
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Merge slight right onto Grandview Drive
575 ft · 14 sec · Grandview Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello
1466 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
46.5 mi · 44 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
183 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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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 Sugar City and Nampa.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sugar City and Sunny near Nampa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sugar City to Nampa?
The road trip is about 306 miles (492.4 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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 165.2 miles from Sugar City and 140.8 miles from Nampa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241.6 miles (388.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.4 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 6:40 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.04 one way or $84.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sugar City and Sunny near Nampa.
Stop Ideas Near Hazelton
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 Hazelton.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sugar City and Nampa. Straight-line distance: 241.56 mi (388.75 km).
#1 Sugar City
City in Madison County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,452 |
| Coordinates | 43.8729700, -111.7483000 |
| Altitude | 1492 |
| 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: 492 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $42.04 | $84.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $45.69 | $91.39 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $49.13 | $98.26 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $58.45 | $116.90 |
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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