Origin
Amsco, ID
Morning in Amsco on Friday
Local time
10:31 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amsco, ID to Nampa, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.3 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amsco, ID
Marta Branco
Nampa, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Amsco, ID to Nampa, ID covers 21.3 miles and takes about 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Emmett Road, ID 44 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9 miles on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 33m drive with frequent turns across 21.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 9 miles.
How Hard Is This 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 around 0.2 miles in near Emmett 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 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: at 0.2 miles (Emmett Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Emmett Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.5 miles (Emmett Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Emmett Road
Turn left onto Emmett Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Emmett Road
Enter roundabout onto Emmett Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Emmett Road
Enter roundabout onto Emmett Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
ID 44
At end of road, turn right onto ID 44
Navigation decision point
7
16.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
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 Amsco, ID to Nampa, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Northside along the way.
Northside
16.4 mi in
|
~22m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 9 mi | 10m |
| Emmett Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| ID 44 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Sunny Ridge Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Northside Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| 7th Street South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Idaho Medal of Honor Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Holly Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
— 9 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amsco, ID and Nampa, ID.
1
Start on Goodson Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Goodson Road
2
Turn left onto Emmett Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Emmett Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Emmett Road
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Emmett Road
4
Continue on Emmett Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Emmett Road
5
Enter roundabout onto Emmett Road
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Emmett Road
6
Continue on Emmett Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Emmett Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto ID 44
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
ID 44
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
9
Merge onto I 84; US 30
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Continue on I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
11
Continue on I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30
7.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Northside
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Northside Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northside Boulevard
15
Continue on North Yale Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Yale Street
16
Continue on 7th Street South
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Street South
17
Turn right onto 16th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
16th Avenue South
18
Continue on Holly Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Holly Street
19
Continue on East Sheridan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Sheridan Avenue
20
Continue on Fern Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Fern Street
21
Continue on East Bird Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Bird Avenue
22
Continue on Holly Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Holly Street
23
Continue on Sunny Ridge Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunny Ridge Road
24
Turn right onto Stony Meadow Drive
187 ft
·
8 sec
·
Stony Meadow Drive
25
Arrive at destination
Stony Meadow Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.38 one way
$6.75 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.70 | $9.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 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 | 6.4 | 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Nampa, ID
Morning in Nampa on Friday
Local time
10:31 AM
MDT
Current temp
59°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
8 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
33m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Amsco, ID to Nampa, ID covers 21.3 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Emmett Road, ID 44. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 miles from Amsco, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Emmett Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Emmett Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.5 miles (Emmett Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Amsco, ID to Nampa, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Northside along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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