Origin
Marsing, ID
Morning in Marsing on Saturday
Local time
10:16 AM
MDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marsing, ID to Nampa, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
16.2 mi
26 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marsing, ID
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Nampa, ID
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Trip Overview
This quick 16.2-mile drive from Marsing, ID to Nampa, ID takes about 22 minutes and is perfect for a single day trip. Primarily using Sunnyslope Road, Marsing Road, and Lake Shore Drive, this route stays on local roads, offering a straightforward journey within the Mountain West region. With a low estimated fuel cost of $3, it's an economical option for getting between these two Idaho locations. Given its short length and minimal stops, you won't need to plan an overnight stay; this drive is easily manageable in one go.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway driving at all. The roads like Sunnyslope Road, Marsing Road, and Lake Shore Drive mean you'll be navigating a series of turns and potentially lower speed limits common to local thoroughfares. Since there's no highway share and no information on the longest uninterrupted stretch, be prepared for frequent adjustments. This drive's character is defined by its local feel, making it a more engaging, albeit potentially slower, connection between Marsing and Nampa.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunnyslope Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Marsing, ID to Nampa, ID is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marsing, ID to Nampa, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunnyslope Road | — | — |
| Marsing Road | — | — |
| Lake Shore Drive | — | — |
| 12th Avenue South | — | — |
| East Locust Lane | — | — |
| Sunny Ridge Road | — | — |
| Stony Meadow Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sunnyslope Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marsing, ID and Nampa, ID.
1
Start on West Main Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
2
Take the exit slight right
466 ft
·
13 sec
3
Turn straight onto Sunnyslope Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Sunnyslope Road
4
Continue on Marsing Road
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Marsing Road
5
Continue on Lake Shore Drive
8.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Lake Shore Drive
6
Turn left onto 12th Avenue South
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
12th Avenue South
7
Turn right onto East Locust Lane
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Locust Lane
8
Turn left onto Sunny Ridge Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunny Ridge Road
9
Turn left onto Stony Meadow Drive
220 ft
·
14 sec
·
Stony Meadow Drive
10
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.57 one way
$5.13 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.69 | $5.38 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.58 | $7.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.42 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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 Saturday
Local time
10:16 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
14 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
22m 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 Marsing, ID to Nampa, ID covers 16.2 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunnyslope Road, Marsing Road, Lake Shore Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.1 miles from Marsing, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.57 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 Marsing, ID to Nampa, ID is easy. At 22m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Marsing, ID to Nampa, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Marsing, ID to Nampa, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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