Origin
Emmett, ID
Evening in Emmett on Sunday
Local time
5:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Emmett, ID to Nampa, ID
Drive Time
46m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
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6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Emmett, ID
Marta Branco
Nampa, ID
Shots by Kevin
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Emmett and Nampa, this 29.3-mile trip is an efficient option that takes roughly 46 minutes to complete. Because the duration is so short, you can easily handle this as a one-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Your journey will primarily utilize ID 16, North Can Ada Road, and West Chinden Boulevard to navigate the Mountain West region. Budgeting about $5 for fuel should be plenty for this direct commute. It is a straightforward drive that serves as a practical link between these two Idaho communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.6 miles from Emmett, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition across the 29.3-mile distance. With 54% of your travel time spent on highways, you will encounter a blend of faster transit and local road navigation. You can settle in for a steady 15.7-mile stretch while on ID 16, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the trip. The character of the road shifts from regional highway speeds to the more localized pace of North Can Ada Road and West Chinden Boulevard. This combination keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
ID 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
2,873 ft
2,378 ft
Total Climb
570 ft
Total Descent
430 ft
Highest Point
2,873 ft
~4.9 mi in
Elevation Range
495 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 2nd Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Hayes Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South Johns Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East 2nd Street
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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South Hayes Avenue
Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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South Johns Avenue
Enter roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
24.6 mi into trip
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~36m in
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North Kings Road
Turn left onto North Kings Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
27.9 mi into trip
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~43m in
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Holly Street
Turn left onto Holly Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ID 16 | 15.7 mi | 20m |
| North Can Ada Road | 2 mi | 2m |
| West Chinden Boulevard | 2 mi | 2m |
| Idaho Center Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Garrity Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Amity Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| South Kings Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Can-Ada Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
ID 16
— 15.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmett, ID and Nampa, ID.
1
Start on this road
48 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
177 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 2nd Street
3
Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Hayes Avenue
4
Turn left onto East 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
East 4th Street
5
Enter roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
6
Continue on South Johns Avenue
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
7
Enter roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
8
Continue on South Johns Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
9
Turn left onto ID 16
16 mi
·
20 min
·
ID 16
10
Turn right onto US 20; US 26
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Chinden Boulevard
11
Turn left onto North Can Ada Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Can Ada Road
12
Continue on Can-Ada Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Can-Ada Road
13
Enter roundabout onto Idaho Center Boulevard
135 ft
·
2 sec
·
Idaho Center Boulevard
14
Continue on Idaho Center Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Idaho Center Boulevard
15
Continue on I 84 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Garrity Boulevard
16
Turn left onto North Kings Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kings Road
Use the left lane.
17
Enter roundabout onto South Kings Road
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Kings Road
18
Continue on South Kings Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Kings Road
19
Turn right onto East Amity Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
East Amity Avenue
20
Continue on Diamond Street
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Diamond Street
21
Continue on East Colorado Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Colorado Avenue
22
Turn left onto 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
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Stony Meadow Drive
25
Arrive at destination
Stony Meadow Drive
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. You won't need to worry about planning for mid-route stops, as the 46-minute duration allows you to head straight to your destination. Keep in mind that your route relies on a specific sequence of roads, so double-check your navigation before leaving to ensure you stay on track through the transitions between ID 16 and West Chinden Boulevard. Given the $5 fuel estimate, filling up before you depart Emmett will ensure you have a stress-free arrival in Nampa. Use this efficient pace to your advantage by scheduling your day around your arrival time rather than travel logistics.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.6 miles from Emmett, ID, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 29.3 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.6 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nampa, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Emmett, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Emmett, ID
This is one driving day of about 29.3 miles and 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Emmett, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on ID 16 for about 15.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.6 mi from Emmett, ID · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Arriving in Nampa, ID
The final approach into Nampa, ID usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Nampa, ID.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.64 one way
$9.29 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.22 | $10.45 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Evening in Nampa on Sunday
Local time
5:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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 Emmett, ID to Nampa, ID covers 29.3 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are ID 16, North Can Ada Road, West Chinden Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.6 miles from Emmett, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.64 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 is a straightforward 46m drive. You will face about 14 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (South Hayes Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South Johns Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Emmett, ID to Nampa, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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