Notus to Amsco is 12.8 miles and takes about 20 minutes via Emmett Road and ID 44, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Idaho's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward local drive. It's a quick connection that doesn't demand much time or planning, making it ideal for a brief leg of a larger journey or a simple local errand. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency and minimal travel time between these two points.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Emmett Road
4 mi
7m
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
3.5 mi
5m
ID 44
2.4 mi
3m
Elgin Street
1.4 mi
2m
Farmway Road
0.7 mi
1m
Highway 44 Extension
0.6 mi
1m
Goodson Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Emmett Road
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Notus, ID and Amsco, ID.
1
Start on US 20; US 26
1.4 mi·2 min·Elgin Street
2
Continue on US 20; US 26
3.5 mi·5 min·Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
3
Turn left onto Farmway Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Farmway Road
4
Turn right onto Highway 44 Extension
0.6 mi·1 min·Highway 44 Extension
5
Continue on ID 44
2.4 mi·3 min·ID 44
6
Turn left onto Emmett Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Emmett Road
Use the left lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto Emmett Road
113 ft·2 sec·Emmett Road
8
Continue on Emmett Road
0.4 mi·37 sec·Emmett Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Emmett Road
123 ft·2 sec·Emmett Road
10
Continue on Emmett Road
3.0 mi·5 min·Emmett Road
11
Turn right onto Goodson Road
0.2 mi·24 sec·Goodson Road
12
Arrive at destination
Goodson Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.9 and 12.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
4.9 mi into trip|~7m in|Farmway Road
Turn left onto Farmway Road
Navigation decision point
5
8.6 mi into trip|~13m in|Emmett Road
Turn left onto Emmett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
9.2 mi into trip|~14m in|Emmett Road
Enter roundabout onto Emmett Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
9.6 mi into trip|~14m in|Emmett Road
Enter roundabout onto Emmett Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
12.6 mi into trip|~20m in|Goodson Road
Turn right onto Goodson Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.03 one way
$4.06 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg5 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$2.13
$4.25
premium
$4.53
$2.28
$4.57
diesel
$5.61
$2.83
$5.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging
· 0 stops
· 75% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
3.8
0
$1.34
$0.61
Efficient EV
3.2
0
$1.12
$0.51
EV Truck/SUV
5.1
0
$1.79
$0.82
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Notus, ID
Night
in Notus on Saturday
Local time
10:14 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Mostly Sunny
WNW 12 to 17 mph12% chanceLive 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
Destination
Amsco, ID
Night
in Amsco on Saturday
Local time
10:14 PM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Partly Sunny
WNW 12 to 16 mph11% chanceLive 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
1 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
20m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is characterized by frequent turns, covering just 12.8 miles in approximately 20 minutes. With 24% of the journey on highways like ID 44, you'll experience a mix of faster travel and more involved local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch is about 4 miles on Emmett Road, so expect to be adjusting your speed and direction fairly often. It’s less of a cruise and more of a direct, turn-by-turn experience, typical of connecting smaller communities.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4 mi on Emmett Road.
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 4.9 miles in near Farmway Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.9 miles (Farmway Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (Emmett Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (Emmett Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
The longest stretch is about 4 miles on Emmett Road. 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: at 4.9 miles (Farmway Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles (Emmett Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (Emmett Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Amsco, ID before heading back.
