Moreland, ID to Nampa, ID is 278 miles and takes about 4h 35m via Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway and I 86, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Mountain West region, primarily within Idaho. The route offers a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. Given the relatively short duration, you can expect a flexible schedule without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
139 miles from Moreland, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
183 mi
2h 55m
I 86
62.7 mi
59m
Veterans Memorial Highway
19.7 mi
18m
US 26
4.4 mi
5m
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
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 183 mi, about 2h 55m
Traffic on I-84
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 254 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,887 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,372
Quietest
2 AM
~195 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moreland, ID and Nampa, ID.
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Start on North 740 West
0.6 mi·1 min·North 740 West
2
Continue on Moreland Riverside Road
0.2 mi·28 sec·Moreland Riverside Road
3
Turn right onto US 26
4.4 mi·5 min·US 26
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
5
Merge onto I 15
20 mi·18 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi·43 sec
Exit 72Toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
7
Continue on I 86
63 mi·59 min·I 86
8
Continue on I 84; US 30
183 mi·2 hr 55 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto I 84 Business
0.4 mi·52 sec·I 84 Business
Exit 38Toward I 84 Business: Garrity Boulevard, Idaho Center BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto I 84 Business
1.4 mi·2 min·Garrity Boulevard
11
Turn left onto North Kings Road
0.8 mi·1 min·North Kings Road
Use the left lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto South Kings Road
125 ft·2 sec·South Kings Road
13
Continue on South Kings Road
1.0 mi·2 min·South Kings Road
14
Turn right onto East Amity Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·East Amity Avenue
15
Continue on Diamond Street
0.2 mi·15 sec·Diamond Street
16
Continue on East Colorado Avenue
0.2 mi·35 sec·East Colorado Avenue
17
Turn left onto Holly Street
0.3 mi·44 sec·Holly Street
18
Continue on Sunny Ridge Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Sunny Ridge Road
19
Turn right onto Stony Meadow Drive
187 ft·8 sec·Stony Meadow Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Stony Meadow Drive
Trip Plan
For this single-day trip covering 278 miles, leaving in the morning gives you plenty of time to reach Nampa. The estimated fuel cost is around $48, so ensure your tank is full before departing Moreland. With a total driving time of about 4 hours and 35 minutes, you'll have flexibility for a brief stop. Pay attention to the shift from highway driving to surface roads; the longest stretch on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway is 183 miles, so be prepared for that change in driving conditions.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 139 miles from Moreland, ID, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 61 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 139 miles or 2h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nampa, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Moreland, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Moreland, ID
This is one driving day of about 278 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Moreland, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for about 183 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 139 miles from Moreland, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 183 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 25.2 and 276.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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25.2 mi into trip|~26m in
Take the exit toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 72
Toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
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271.6 mi into trip|~4h 22m 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
273.3 mi into trip|~4h 25m in|North Kings Road
Turn left onto North Kings Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
274.1 mi into trip|~4h 26m in|South Kings Road
Enter roundabout onto South Kings Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
276.6 mi into trip|~4h 32m in|Holly Street
Turn left onto Holly Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.21 one way
$96.42 round trip
$4.41/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$50.42
$100.85
premium
$4.95
$54.18
$108.35
diesel
$5.60
$61.28
$122.56
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83.4
1
$29.19
$13.34
Efficient EV
69.5
0
$24.33
$11.12
EV Truck/SUV
111.2
1
$38.92
$17.79
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Aug 21, 2026
Origin
Moreland, ID
Afternoon
in Moreland on Friday
Local time
2:53 PM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
SSE 3 to 7 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued August 20 at 3:17PM PDT until August 23 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 20 at 2:16PM MDT until August 21 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Destination
Nampa, ID
Afternoon
in Nampa on Friday
Local time
2:53 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Mostly Cloudy
WSW 3 to 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued August 20 at 3:17PM PDT until August 23 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued August 20 at 2:16PM MDT until August 21 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 35m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 24% of this 278-mile drive on highways like Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway and I 86. The longest continuous stretch on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway is 183 miles. After this, the profile shifts to mostly surface roads for the remainder of your trip. Expect a transition from more open highway speeds to navigating through towns and local traffic.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 183 mi on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 25.2 miles in.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 35m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 271.6 miles (I 84 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 273.3 miles (North Kings Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
4,596 ft2,520 ft
Total Climb
971 ft
Total Descent
2,917 ft
Highest Point
4,596 ft
~19.9 mi in
Elevation Range
2,076 ft
Notable High Points
4,596 ft at ~19.9 miles+130 ft prominence
4,369 ft at ~79.6 miles+114 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Moreland, ID to Nampa, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Twin Falls along the way.
The longest stretch is about 183 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
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 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 271.6 miles (I 84 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 273.3 miles (North Kings Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Nampa, ID, but most travelers stay overnight.
