How far is Wendell, ID from Nampa, ID?

The driving distance from Wendell, ID to Nampa, ID is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.54 mi
02h 02m
Flight
107.58 mi
173.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.58 mi
Kilometers
173.14 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.54 mi
Kilometers
200.43 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nampa
Tue, May 12, 11:54 PM MDT
Return by in Wendell
Wed, May 13, 1:57 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wendell
2026-05-12T21:52
Arrive Nampa
Tue, May 12, 11:54 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wendell
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Mountain Home
ID

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

From Wendell
62.1 mi
01h 01m
To Nampa
62.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 21 mph W
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    27 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Idaho Street

    55 m · 7 sec · North Idaho Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2626 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East 2950 South

    2783 ft · 48 sec · East 2950 South

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1946 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    116.6 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

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

    1901 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Garrity Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Garrity Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Kings Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Kings Road

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Kings Road

    38 m · 3 sec · South Kings Road

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto South Kings Road

    1 mi · 2 min · South Kings Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Amity Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Amity Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Diamond Street

    792 ft · 16 sec · Diamond Street

  14. 14

    Continue on East Colorado Avenue

    1143 ft · 35 sec · East Colorado Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Holly Street

    1556 ft · 45 sec · Holly Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Sunny Ridge Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Sunny Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Stony Meadow Drive

    57 m · 8 sec · Stony Meadow Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stony Meadow Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wendell 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
117 mi · 94%
Garrity Boulevard
1.37 mi · 1%
East Amity Avenue
1.17 mi · 1%
South Kings Road
1.05 mi · 1%
Sunny Ridge Road
1 mi · 1%
East 2950 South
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

117 mi · 01h 53m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.9 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain Home
01h 01m from Wendell
Leave By
2:26 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wendell and Sunny near Nampa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.4 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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 62.1 miles from Wendell and 62.4 miles from Nampa.

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

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.13 one way or $34.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wendell and Sunny near Nampa.

Stop Ideas Near Mountain Home

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

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

BUS

Boise, Idaho

68 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Nampa, Idaho

86 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

118 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wendell and Nampa. Straight-line distance: 107.58 mi (173.14 km).

Wendell

#1 Wendell

City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States

Population2,714
Coordinates42.7757400, -114.7042200
Altitude1046
CountryUnited States
Nampa

#2 Nampa

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population99,277
Coordinates43.5407200, -116.5634600
Altitude767
CountryUnited States
Start: (-114.70422, 42.775938)
End: Stony Meadow Drive (-116.563329, 43.541003)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.4 gal
16.64 L · about $17.13
Round trip
$34.26
8.8 gal · 33.28 L
Estimated CO2
39.1 kg one way
Round trip: 78.2 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.13 $34.26
Mid-grade $4.23 $18.62 $37.23
Premium $4.55 $20.02 $40.03
Diesel $5.41 $23.81 $47.63

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Wendell and Nampa. The current time is 21:52:34.

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.