Origin
Amsco, ID
Morning in Amsco on Friday
Local time
7:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Amsco, ID to Parma, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amsco, ID
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Parma, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Amsco, ID to Parma, ID covers 21.1 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Idaho Medal of Honor 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 10.8 miles on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 21.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 21.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,512 ft
2,231 ft
Total Climb
39 ft
Total Descent
320 ft
Highest Point
2,512 ft
Elevation Range
281 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Emmett Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Amsco, ID to Parma, ID is easy. At 32m with 14% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 6 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
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 20; US 26 / Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Turn right onto US 20; US 26 / Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Medal of Honor Highway | 10.8 mi | 15m |
| Emmett Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| ID 44 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Elgin Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East Grove Avenue | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Farmway Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Highway 44 Extension | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Goodson Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
— 10.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amsco, ID and Parma, 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
Continue on Highway 44 Extension
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 44 Extension
9
Turn left onto Farmway Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmway Road
10
Turn right onto US 20; US 26
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
11
Continue on US 20; US 26
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Elgin Street
12
Continue on US 20; US 26
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
13
Continue on US 95; US 20; US 26
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Grove Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
US 95; US 20; US 26
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.34 one way
$6.69 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
| premium | $4.53 | $3.76 | $7.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 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 | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
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
Parma, ID
Morning in Parma on Friday
Local time
7:55 AM
MDT
Current temp
46°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
21 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
32m 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 Parma, ID covers 21.1 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Idaho Medal of Honor 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 10.5 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 $3.34 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.
The drive from Amsco, ID to Parma, ID is easy. At 32m with 14% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Amsco, ID to Parma, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 2,231 ft to 2,512 ft elevation with about 39 ft of total climbing.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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