Origin
Nampa, ID
Evening in Nampa on Sunday
Local time
6:56 PM
MDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Nampa, ID to Emmett, ID
Drive Time
46m
Distance
29 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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 43m
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6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 50m
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.
Nampa, ID
Shots by Kevin
Emmett, ID
Marta Branco
Trip Overview
The drive from Nampa, ID to Emmett, ID covers 29 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunny Ridge Road, Holly Street, East Bird Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.60 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
14.5 miles from Nampa, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 29 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunny Ridge 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Nampa, ID to Emmett, ID is easy. At 46m 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 Nampa, ID to Emmett, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny Ridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Holly Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Bird Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fern Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Sheridan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 16th Avenue South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 16th Avenue Overpass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 16th Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Sunny Ridge Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nampa, ID and Emmett, ID.
1
Start on Stony Meadow Drive
184 ft
·
14 sec
·
Stony Meadow Drive
2
Turn left onto Sunny Ridge Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunny Ridge Road
3
Continue on Holly Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Holly Street
4
Continue on East Bird Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Bird Avenue
5
Continue on Fern Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Fern Street
6
Continue on East Sheridan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Sheridan Avenue
7
Continue on Holly Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Holly Street
8
Continue on 16th Avenue South
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
16th Avenue South
9
Continue on 16th Avenue Overpass
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
16th Avenue Overpass
10
Continue on 16th Avenue North
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
16th Avenue North
11
Turn right onto Garrity Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Garrity Boulevard
12
Continue on Idaho Center Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Idaho Center Boulevard
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Can-Ada Road
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Can-Ada Road
14
Exit the roundabout onto Can-Ada Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Can-Ada Road
15
Continue on North Can Ada Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Can Ada Road
16
Turn right onto West Chinden Boulevard
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Chinden Boulevard
17
Turn left onto Central Valley Expressway
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Central Valley Expressway
18
Continue on Emmett Highway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Emmett Highway
19
Turn right onto South Johns Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
20
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Johns Avenue
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
21
Exit the roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
South Johns Avenue
22
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 4th Street
75 ft
·
1 sec
·
East 4th Street
23
Exit the roundabout onto East 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
East 4th Street
24
Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Hayes Avenue
25
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
177 ft
·
13 sec
·
East 2nd Street
26
Turn left
49 ft
·
4 sec
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 14.5 miles from Nampa, ID, or about 23m into the drive.
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 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.5 miles or 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Emmett, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Nampa, 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 Nampa, ID
This is one driving day of about 29 miles and 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Nampa, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.5 mi from Nampa, ID · 23m 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 Emmett, ID
The final approach into Emmett, 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 Emmett, 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
$4.60 one way
$9.19 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $4.83 | $9.66 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.44 | $12.89 |
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: 10.1 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 | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.06 | $1.86 |
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
Emmett, ID
Evening in Emmett on Sunday
Local time
6:56 PM
MDT
Current temp
40°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 cooler 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 Nampa, ID to Emmett, ID covers 29 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunny Ridge Road, Holly Street, East Bird Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Nampa, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.60 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 Nampa, ID to Emmett, ID is easy. At 46m 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 Nampa, ID to Emmett, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Nampa, ID to Emmett, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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