Origin
Wilder, ID
Morning in Wilder on Friday
Local time
7:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wilder, ID to Nampa, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25.1 mi
40 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wilder, ID
Marta Branco
Nampa, ID
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Trip Overview
This 25.1-mile drive from Wilder to Nampa, Idaho, is a quick trip, typically taking around 37 minutes to complete. It's an ideal candidate for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route utilizes a mix of main roads including ID 19, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, and Sunny Ridge Road, with about 43% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, this is an economical excursion. Both your origin and destination are within the Mountain West region, so you'll experience consistent scenery throughout this short hop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 43% of the drive on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.8 miles on ID 19, offering a consistent pace before transitioning to other roads. The journey involves navigating through local roads and highway segments, providing a varied feel behind the wheel. This blend means you'll experience both faster travel and more local road conditions as you make your way from Wilder to Nampa.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
ID 19 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in near I 84 Business / Centennial Way.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles (I 84 Business / Centennial Way): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30 / Idaho Medal of Honor Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 84 Business / Centennial Way
Turn left onto I 84 Business / Centennial Way
Navigation decision point
4
12.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
12.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30 / Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Merge onto I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30 / Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
20.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Northside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Northside
7
20.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wilder, ID to Nampa, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Northside along the way.
Northside
20.2 mi in
|
~27m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ID 19 | 10.8 mi | 15m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Sunny Ridge Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Northside Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| 7th Street South | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Centennial Way | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Holly Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 5th Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
ID 19
— 10.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilder, ID and Nampa, ID.
1
Start on US 95
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
5th Street
2
Turn left onto ID 19
11 mi
·
15 min
·
ID 19
3
Turn left onto I 84 Business
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Centennial Way
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
5
Merge onto I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
6
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.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Northside
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Use the left / right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Northside Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northside Boulevard
10
Continue on North Yale Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
North Yale Street
11
Continue on 7th Street South
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Street South
12
Turn right onto 16th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
16th Avenue South
13
Continue on Holly Street
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Holly Street
14
Continue on East Sheridan Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
East Sheridan Avenue
15
Continue on Fern Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Fern Street
16
Continue on East Bird Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Bird Avenue
17
Continue on Holly Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Holly Street
18
Continue on Sunny Ridge Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Sunny Ridge Road
19
Turn right onto Stony Meadow Drive
187 ft
·
8 sec
·
Stony Meadow Drive
20
Arrive at destination
Stony Meadow Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.98 one way
$7.95 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.17 | $8.34 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.48 | $8.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.54 | $11.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Friday
Local time
7:43 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
12 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
37m 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 Wilder, ID to Nampa, ID covers 25.1 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are ID 19, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Sunny Ridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Wilder, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.98 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.1 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles (I 84 Business / Centennial Way): Navigation decision point; at 12.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.5 miles (I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30 / Idaho Medal of Honor Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
On the drive from Wilder, ID to Nampa, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Northside along the way.
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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