Nampa to Ridgecrest: Road Trip Guide & Distance

550.2 miles 885.5 km · straight line
660.3 miles estimated 1062.6 km · driving distance
13h 17min estimated drive time
$64 - $78 estimated fuel cost
~1h 36min flight time
187° S bearing direction

How far is Nampa from Ridgecrest?

The distance from Nampa to Ridgecrest is 550.2 miles (885.5 km) as the crow flies. Ridgecrest is located S of Nampa. By car, the driving distance is approximately 660.3 miles, taking about 13h 17min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 36min. Both are located in United States — Nampa in Idaho and Ridgecrest in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Nampa and Ridgecrest. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Nampa to Ridgecrest

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 17min $64 - $78 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 56min $53–$99* Budget
Train ~17h 16min $79–$231* Comfort

Quick Facts

Nampa
43.54°N, 116.56°W
America/Boise
767m elevation
Ridgecrest
35.62°N, 117.67°W
America/Los_Angeles
698m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 183 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 46 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 45.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients