The drive from Pinehurst, ID to Nampa, ID covers 156.5 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Virginia Street, Superior Street, Old Oregon Trail Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.6 miles on Virginia Street.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.80 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.3 miles from Pinehurst, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 156.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 12m drive with frequent turns across 156.5 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.
Virginia Street is the longest continuous segment at about 46.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 12m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 67.7 miles (US 95 / Superior Street): Navigation decision point; at 151.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
67.7 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|US 95 / Superior Street
Turn left onto US 95 / Superior Street
Navigation decision point
4
151.6 mi into trip|~3h 1m in
Take the exit toward Northside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Northside
7
151.8 mi into trip|~3h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
4
154.2 mi into trip|~3h 6m in|16th Avenue South
Turn right onto 16th Avenue South
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Virginia Street
46.6 mi
1h
Superior Street
44.4 mi
54m
Old Oregon Trail Highway
27.7 mi
26m
US 95
21 mi
23m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7.4 mi
8m
South Main Street
2.1 mi
3m
Sunny Ridge Road
1 mi
2m
Northside Boulevard
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Virginia Street
— 46.6 mi, about 1h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinehurst, ID and Nampa, ID.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi·28 sec·this road
2
Turn right
43 ft·6 sec
3
Turn left onto US 95
21 mi·23 min·US 95
4
Take the exit onto US 95
47 mi·1 hr·Virginia Street
5
Turn left onto US 95
44 mi·54 min·Superior Street
6
Turn left onto US 95
2.1 mi·3 min·South Main Street
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
8
Continue on US 30
0.5 mi·47 sec·Northwest 16th Street
9
Continue on US 30
0.8 mi·1 min·East Idaho Avenue
10
Turn left
0.3 mi·37 sec
11
Merge onto I 84
28 mi·26 min·Old Oregon Trail Highway
12
Continue on I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30
0.7 mi·47 sec·Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
13
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.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward Northside
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto Northside Boulevard
1.0 mi·1 min·Northside Boulevard
17
Continue on North Yale Street
0.4 mi·39 sec·North Yale Street
18
Continue on 7th Street South
0.8 mi·1 min·7th Street South
19
Turn right onto 16th Avenue South
0.2 mi·30 sec·16th Avenue South
20
Continue on Holly Street
0.3 mi·46 sec·Holly Street
21
Continue on East Sheridan Avenue
0.1 mi·16 sec·East Sheridan Avenue
22
Continue on Fern Street
0.3 mi·37 sec·Fern Street
23
Continue on East Bird Avenue
0.2 mi·27 sec·East Bird Avenue
24
Continue on Holly Street
0.3 mi·44 sec·Holly Street
25
Continue on Sunny Ridge Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Sunny Ridge Road
26
Turn right onto Stony Meadow Drive
187 ft·8 sec·Stony Meadow Drive
27
Arrive at destination
Stony Meadow Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.3 miles from Pinehurst, ID, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.6 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 34 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.3 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
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 Pinehurst, 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 Pinehurst, ID
This is one driving day of about 156.5 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Pinehurst, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Virginia Street for about 46.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.3 mi from Pinehurst, ID
· 1h 37m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.80 one way
$49.60 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg55 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$26.00
$51.99
premium
$4.53
$27.92
$55.83
diesel
$5.61
$34.55
$69.11
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
12 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Ontario, Oregon
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Pilot Flying J Charging Station
Caldwell, Idaho
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Ontario, Oregon
Tesla
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Caldwell, Idaho
Other
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Ontario, Oregon
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Destination Charger
Ontario, Oregon
Tesla Destination
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Cambridge, Idaho
Blink
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Fruitland, Idaho
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Blink: 4
Other: 3
Tesla: 2
ChargePoint: 1
Tesla Destination: 1
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.9
0
$16.43
$7.51
Efficient EV
39.1
0
$13.69
$6.26
EV Truck/SUV
62.6
0
$21.91
$10.02
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Pinehurst, ID
Morning
in Pinehurst on Friday
Local time
7:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Nampa, ID
Morning
in Nampa on Friday
Local time
7:27 AM
MDT
Current temp
59°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
10 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
3h 12m 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 Pinehurst, ID to Nampa, ID covers 156.5 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Virginia Street, Superior Street, Old Oregon Trail Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.3 miles from Pinehurst, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 12m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 67.7 miles (US 95 / Superior Street): Navigation decision point; at 151.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Pinehurst, ID to Nampa, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
