Origin
Nampa, ID
Late night in Nampa on Sunday
Local time
1:44 AM
MDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nampa, ID to Wilder, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
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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Wilder, ID
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Trip Overview
This quick 25.2-mile drive from Nampa, ID, to Wilder, ID, will take you about 38 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily navigate Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway and State Highway 19, with a bit of Main Street time towards the end. With a modest fuel cost of around $4, this short excursion is easy on the wallet. The entire journey stays within the Mountain West region of Idaho. Consider this a straightforward local drive perfect for a short excursion without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| State Highway 19 | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Main Street | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Northside Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Sunny Ridge Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Centennial Way | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 7th Street South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Holly Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 7.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nampa, ID and Wilder, 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
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward ID 19: Wilder, Homedale
15
Turn left onto I 84 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Centennial Way
16
Turn right onto ID 19
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 19
17
Continue on ID 19
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Street
18
Turn right onto US 95
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
5th Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 95
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.7 — 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
12.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward ID 19: Wilder, Homedale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward ID 19: Wilder, Homedale
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.99 one way
$7.99 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.50 | $8.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Wilder, ID
Late night in Wilder on Sunday
Local time
1:44 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°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
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
38m 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 only 22% of the journey on highways. The longest stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns. The roads will likely feel more like local arteries than open highways for much of the trip. This profile suggests a drive where you’ll be adjusting your speed and direction frequently, engaging with the local road network.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 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 8 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 25.2 miles you will encounter 8 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 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Wilder, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Homedale along the way.
Homedale
12.7 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 25.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (22%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 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 4.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wilder, 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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