Origin
Marsing, ID
Evening in Marsing on Saturday
Local time
8:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marsing, 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
25m
Distance
16.1 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marsing, ID
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Trip Overview
This quick 16.2-mile drive from Marsing, ID to Nampa, ID takes about 22 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. Primarily using Sunnyslope Road, Marsing Road, and Lake Shore Drive, this route stays on local roads, offering a straightforward journey within the Mountain West region. With a low estimated fuel cost of $3, it's an economical option for getting between these two Idaho locations. Given its short length and minimal stops, you won't need to plan an overnight stay; this drive is easily manageable in one go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore Drive | 8 mi | 12m |
| Marsing Road | 4 mi | 5m |
| 12th Avenue South | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Sunny Ridge Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Locust Lane | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Sunnyslope Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Stony Meadow Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Lake Shore Drive
— 8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marsing, ID and Nampa, ID.
1
Start on ID 55
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
2
Take the exit
466 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn straight onto Sunnyslope Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Sunnyslope Road
4
Continue on Marsing Road
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Marsing Road
5
Continue on Lake Shore Drive
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Lake Shore Drive
6
Turn left onto ID 45
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
12th Avenue South
7
Turn right onto East Locust Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Locust Lane
8
Turn left onto Sunny Ridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunny Ridge Road
9
Turn left onto Stony Meadow Drive
220 ft
·
14 sec
·
Stony Meadow Drive
10
Arrive at destination
Stony Meadow Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
ID 45 / 12th Avenue South
Turn left onto ID 45 / 12th Avenue South
Navigation decision point
4
14.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
East Locust Lane
Turn right onto East Locust Lane
Navigation decision point
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Sunny Ridge Road
Turn left onto Sunny Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.67 | $5.35 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Evening in Nampa on Saturday
Local time
8:46 PM
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
14 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
25m 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 on this route, with no highway driving at all. The roads like Sunnyslope Road, Marsing Road, and Lake Shore Drive mean you'll be navigating a series of turns and potentially lower speed limits common to local thoroughfares. Since there's no highway share and no information on the longest uninterrupted stretch, be prepared for frequent adjustments. This drive's character is defined by its local feel, making it a more engaging, albeit potentially slower, connection between Marsing and Nampa.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on Lake Shore Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.4 miles (ID 45 / 12th Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (East Locust Lane): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 16.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on Lake Shore Drive. 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: at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 13.4 miles (ID 45 / 12th Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (East Locust Lane): Navigation decision point.
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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