Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
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
Marta Branco
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.
| 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 |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 37 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,774 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~158 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
17.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Nampa, ID and Amsco, ID.
Start on Stony Meadow Drive
Turn left onto Sunny Ridge Road
Continue on Holly Street
Continue on East Bird Avenue
Continue on Fern Street
Continue on East Sheridan Avenue
Continue on Holly Street
Continue on 16th Avenue South
Turn left onto 7th Street South
Continue on North Yale Street
Continue on Northside Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 84; US 30; ID 55
Take the exit
Turn right onto ID 44
Turn left onto Emmett Road
Enter roundabout onto Emmett Road
Continue on Emmett Road
Enter roundabout onto Emmett Road
Continue on Emmett Road
Turn right onto Goodson Road
Arrive at destination
5 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.
Turn left onto Sunny Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 7th Street South
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 84; US 30; ID 55 / Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward ID 44: Middleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto Emmett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.74 one way
$7.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
| premium | $4.99 | $4.18 | $8.37 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $4.49 | $8.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Nampa on Wednesday
Local time
1:09 PM
MDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued June 2 at 8:12PM MDT until June 3 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Destination
Afternoon in Amsco on Wednesday
Local time
1:09 PM
MDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Clear
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued June 2 at 8:12PM MDT until June 3 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
202 ft
Total Descent
209 ft
Highest Point
2,520 ft
Elevation Range
141 ft
Founded 1886
Nampa is Idaho's second largest city with a population of approximately 80,000. It is located in the Treasure Valley of Southwest Idaho.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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