Nampa to Grangeville is 214.7 miles and takes about 4h 18m via North Norris Avenue, East Central Boulevard, and South 16th Street, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Idaho, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. Expect a route that primarily uses surface roads, so plan for a more local driving experience rather than interstate cruising. With only one planned stop and a relatively short duration, this is a straightforward, same-day excursion.
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
107.3 miles from Nampa, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
North Norris Avenue
79 mi
1h 29m
East Central Boulevard
46.6 mi
1h
South 16th Street
35.9 mi
44m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
35.7 mi
35m
Railroad Street
8.5 mi
10m
North Whitley Drive
2.1 mi
3m
Northside Boulevard
1.1 mi
2m
Sunny Ridge Road
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
North Norris Avenue
— 79 mi, about 1h 29m
Traffic on I-84
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 54 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,113 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,450
Quietest
2 AM
~126 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Nampa, ID and Grangeville, 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
36 mi·35 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette
15
Turn right onto US 30
0.6 mi·52 sec·East Idaho Avenue
16
Continue on US 30
0.6 mi·54 sec·Northwest 16th Street
17
Turn left onto US 95
2.1 mi·3 min·North Whitley Drive
18
Turn slight right onto US 95
36 mi·44 min·South 16th Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 95
8.5 mi·10 min·Railroad Street
20
Take the exit onto US 95
365 ft·12 sec·Superior Street
21
Merge onto US 95
47 mi·1 hr·East Central Boulevard
22
Turn left onto US 95
79 mi·1 hr 29 min·North Norris Avenue
23
Turn right onto ID 13
0.4 mi·35 sec·West Main Street
24
Turn left onto North College Street
78 ft·3 sec·North College Street
25
Arrive at destination
North College Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 18m duration, leaving Nampa in the morning will give you ample time to reach Grangeville before evening. Since this is a single-day drive with only one recommended stop, you have the flexibility to depart when you're ready. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as there are no extended highway stretches where services are guaranteed. The longest continuous stretch of surface road is 79 miles, so ensure you have enough fuel before embarking on that segment.
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 107.3 miles from Nampa, ID, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79 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 47 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.3 miles or 2h 11m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grangeville, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Nampa, 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 Nampa, ID
This is one driving day of about 214.7 miles and 4h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Nampa, 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 North Norris Avenue for about 79 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 40.7 — 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.
4
4.7 mi into trip|~10m in
Take the ramp
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
40.7 mi into trip|~46m in
Take the exit toward US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.46 one way
$66.93 round trip
$3.96/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.17
$35.27
$70.55
premium
$4.47
$37.82
$75.64
diesel
$4.80
$40.54
$81.08
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.4
0
$22.54
$10.31
Efficient EV
53.7
0
$18.79
$8.59
EV Truck/SUV
85.9
1
$30.06
$13.74
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Forecast as of Jul 13, 2026
Origin
Nampa, ID
Late night
in Nampa on Sunday
Local time
4:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
96°F
Patchy Smoke then Mostly Sunny
NW 2 to 14 mph5% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 13 at 2:50AM MDT until July 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 13 at 2:50AM MDT until July 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Destination
Grangeville, ID
Late night
in Grangeville on Sunday
Local time
3:57 AM
PDT
Current temp
87°F
Mostly Cloudy
N 0 to 6 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 13 at 2:50AM MDT until July 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Extreme Heat Warning
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 13 at 2:50AM MDT until July 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Pocatello 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
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
9 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
4h 18m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Nez Perce National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Since time immemorial, the valleys, prairies, mountains, and plateaus of the inland northwest have been home to the nimíipuu (Nez Perce) people. Extremely resilient, they survived the settling of the...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 214.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any interstate highways. You'll drive for a longest stretch of 79 miles on North Norris Avenue. Be prepared for a continuous stretch of local driving without the typical exits and merges found on freeways. The transition from highway to surface roads is immediate at the start of your trip.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 79 mi on North Norris Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 early in the drive near Sunny Ridge Road.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 18m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Hilly terrain with moderate elevation changes
3,835 ft1,603 ft
Total Climb
3,867 ft
Total Descent
2,992 ft
Highest Point
3,835 ft
~138 mi in
Elevation Range
2,232 ft
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 Nampa, ID to Grangeville, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Payette along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 79 miles on North Norris Avenue. 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: near the start (Sunny Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (7th Street South): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Nez Perce National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Grangeville, ID, but most travelers stay overnight.
