Origin
Nampa, ID
Evening in Nampa on Saturday
Local time
8:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nampa, ID to Amsco, 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
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
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.
Nampa, ID
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Amsco, ID
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Trip Overview
Nampa, ID to Amsco, ID is 21.3 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Emmett Road, and ID 44, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Idaho. Expect a local feel with frequent turns rather than a high-speed interstate journey. It's a quick trip, ideal for those looking for a straightforward connection between two points without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Emmett Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| ID 44 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Northside Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Sunny Ridge Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| 7th Street South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Holly Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Yale Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 9.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nampa, ID and Amsco, ID.
1
Start on Stony Meadow Drive
183 ft
·
13 sec
·
Stony Meadow Drive
2
Turn left onto Sunny Ridge Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunny Ridge Road
3
Continue on Holly Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Holly Street
4
Continue on East Bird Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Bird Avenue
5
Continue on Fern Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Fern Street
6
Continue on East Sheridan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Sheridan Avenue
7
Continue on Holly Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Holly Street
8
Continue on 16th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
16th Avenue South
9
Turn left onto 7th Street South
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Street South
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on North Yale Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Yale Street
11
Continue on Northside Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northside Boulevard
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto I 84; US 30; ID 55
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 25
Toward ID 44: Middleton
15
Turn right onto ID 44
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
ID 44
16
Turn left onto Emmett Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Emmett Road
Use the left lane.
17
Enter roundabout onto Emmett Road
113 ft
·
2 sec
·
Emmett Road
18
Continue on Emmett Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Emmett Road
19
Enter roundabout onto Emmett Road
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Emmett Road
20
Continue on Emmett Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Emmett Road
21
Turn right onto Goodson Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Goodson Road
22
Arrive at destination
Goodson Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Sunny Ridge Road
Turn left onto Sunny Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
6
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
7th Street South
Turn left onto 7th Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 84; US 30; ID 55 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 84; US 30; ID 55 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward ID 44: Middleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 25
Toward ID 44: Middleton
5
17.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Emmett Road
Turn left onto Emmett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.75 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.24 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Amsco, ID
Evening in Amsco on Saturday
Local time
8:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Partly Sunny
WNW 12 to 16 mph
11% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 2:20AM MDT until April 16 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 2:20AM MDT until April 17 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
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
12 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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 11% of the journey on highways. The longest stretch without a turn is 9.6 miles along the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll navigate a mix of roads, including Emmett Road and ID 44, which means paying attention to local traffic patterns and speed limit changes. It's not a route for setting speed records, but rather for a steady, engaged drive.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sunny Ridge Road.
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 21.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 (Sunny Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (7th Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (I 84; US 30; ID 55 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.3 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 (11%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 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 (Sunny Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (7th Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 5 miles (I 84; US 30; ID 55 / 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 Amsco, 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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