Origin
Wilder, ID
Late night in Wilder on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilder, ID to Amsco, ID
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
20.7 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilder, ID
Marta Branco
Amsco, ID
Marta Branco
Trip Overview
Wilder to Amsco is 20.7 miles and takes about 31 minutes via ID 19 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. It's a straightforward trip primarily on highway routes, making it an easy and quick connection between two points. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct path with minimal time commitment, perfect for a day trip or as part of a larger journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ID 19 | 10.8 mi | 15m |
| Emmett Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| ID 44 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Centennial Way | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 5th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I 84 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Goodson Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
ID 19
— 10.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilder, ID and Amsco, ID.
1
Start on US 95
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
5th Street
2
Turn left onto ID 19
11 mi
·
15 min
·
ID 19
3
Turn left onto I 84 Business
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Centennial Way
4
Take the ramp onto I 84 Business
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 84 Business
5
Merge onto I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 25
Toward ID 44: Middleton
7
Turn right onto ID 44
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
ID 44
8
Turn left onto Emmett Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Emmett Road
Use the left lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto Emmett Road
113 ft
·
2 sec
·
Emmett Road
10
Continue on Emmett Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Emmett Road
11
Enter roundabout onto Emmett Road
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
Emmett Road
12
Continue on Emmett Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Emmett Road
13
Turn right onto Goodson Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Goodson Road
14
Arrive at destination
Goodson Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 11.4 and 17.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 84 Business / Centennial Way
Turn left onto I 84 Business / Centennial Way
Navigation decision point
4
12.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
I 84 Business
Take the ramp onto I 84 Business
Navigation decision point
5
14 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward ID 44: Middleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 25
Toward ID 44: Middleton
5
16.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Emmett Road
Turn left onto Emmett Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
17.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Emmett Road
Enter roundabout onto Emmett Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.56 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.44 | $6.88 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.69 | $7.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.57 | $9.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 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 | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| Efficient EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
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
Late night in Amsco on Tuesday
Local time
3:09 AM
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
16 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
31m 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 predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 65% of the journey taking place on main roads like ID 19 and ID 44. You'll experience stretches of steady driving, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 10.8 miles on ID 19. The character of the road is consistent, offering a reliable driving experience without significant changes in terrain or road type. Expect a smooth ride that allows you to maintain a good pace throughout the 31-minute travel time.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on ID 19.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on ID 19 and Emmett Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in near I 84 Business / Centennial Way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 31m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles (I 84 Business / Centennial Way): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (I 84 Business): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 20.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on ID 19. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 11.4 miles (I 84 Business / Centennial Way): Navigation decision point; at 12.3 miles (I 84 Business): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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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