Origin
Boise, ID
Late night in Boise on Sunday
Local time
12:02 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boise, ID to Nampa, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
22.4 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boise, ID
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Nampa, ID
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Boise and Nampa is a straightforward 22.4-mile trip that typically takes about 33 minutes. Because this commute stays entirely within the Mountain West region of Idaho, it functions perfectly as a quick day trip or a simple morning transit. You can expect to spend approximately $3 on fuel for the entire journey, making it a very economical route. With no designated stops required, you have the flexibility to complete the drive in one efficient go. It is an ideal path for those looking for a practical, no-fuss connection between these two cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 10.7 mi | 12m |
| Boise Connector | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Garrity Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Amity Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Kings Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Sunny Ridge Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Kings Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Front Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 10.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boise, ID and Nampa, ID.
1
Start on this road
118 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
263 ft
·
21 sec
3
Turn right onto South 6th Street
186 ft
·
10 sec
·
South 6th Street
4
Turn right onto US 20; US 26
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Front Street
5
Continue on US 20; US 26
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Boise Connector
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 84; US 30
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto I 84 Business
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 84 Business
Exit 38
Toward I 84 Business: Garrity Boulevard, Idaho Center Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn left onto I 84 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Garrity Boulevard
9
Turn left onto North Kings Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kings Road
Use the left lane.
10
Enter roundabout onto South Kings Road
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Kings Road
11
Continue on South Kings Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Kings Road
12
Turn right onto East Amity Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Amity Avenue
13
Continue on Diamond Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Diamond Street
14
Continue on East Colorado Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Colorado Avenue
15
Turn left onto Holly Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Holly Street
16
Continue on Sunny Ridge Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunny Ridge Road
17
Turn right onto Stony Meadow Drive
187 ft
·
8 sec
·
Stony Meadow Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Stony Meadow Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South 6th Street
Turn right onto South 6th Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 84; US 30 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 84; US 30 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
I 84 Business
Take the exit onto I 84 Business toward I 84 Business: Garrity Boulevard, Idaho Center Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 38
Toward I 84 Business: Garrity Boulevard, Idaho...
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
North Kings Road
Turn left onto North Kings Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.55 one way
$7.10 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.00 | $7.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.95 | $9.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.35 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.43 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Nampa, ID
Late night in Nampa on Sunday
Local time
12:02 AM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that transitions through several distinct road types. You will spend roughly 2% of your time on highways, primarily navigating the Boise Connector and Garrity Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted portion of the trip is a 10.7-mile stretch along the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. As you move between cities, the road character shifts from connector-style driving to local thoroughfares, requiring you to stay attentive to the changes in traffic flow. It is a functional, direct route that prioritizes getting you to your destination without unnecessary complexity.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 22.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 84; US 30 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Boise, ID
Full guide →Boise is the capital and largest city of Idaho. Boise offers numerous recreational opportunities, including extensive hiking and biking in the foothills to the immediate north of downtown. Boise is a regional hub for jazz, theater, and indie music, and is home to several museums.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 22.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ID can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (South 6th Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.4 miles (I 84; US 30 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Nampa, ID before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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