How far is Aberdeen, ID from Caldwell, ID?

The driving distance from Aberdeen, ID to Caldwell, ID is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
248.49 mi
03h 41m
Flight
199.78 mi
321.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.78 mi
Kilometers
321.52 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.49 mi
Kilometers
399.91 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caldwell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM MDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Thu, Apr 23, 7:20 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-04-22T23:57
Arrive Caldwell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:38 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wendell
ID

City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States

From Aberdeen
124 mi
01h 50m
To Caldwell
124.5 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 30 mph WSW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Caldwell.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Caldwell.

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Street

    35 m · 11 sec · East Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1936 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 39

    2995 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 39

  4. 4

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Powerline Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Highway 39

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Highway 39

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 39

    7.9 mi · 12 min · State Highway 39

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    1370 ft · 27 sec · Idaho Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fort Hall Avenue

    2355 ft · 40 sec · Fort Hall Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Street

    2230 ft · 38 sec · Lincoln Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Frontage Road

    2 mi · 3 min · South Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1188 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    36.4 mi · 34 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    192.4 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20, US 26 East

    1207 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Franklin Road

    2268 ft · 53 sec · Franklin Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North 21st Avenue

    3239 ft · 1 min · North 21st Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Blaine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Blaine Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 10th Avenue

    51 m · 10 sec · South 10th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Caldwell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
192 mi · 77%
South Frontage Road
38.6 mi · 16%
State Highway 39
8.43 mi · 3%
South Powerline Road
3.73 mi · 2%
West Highway 39
1.68 mi · 1%
Blaine Street
0.79 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

192 mi · 03h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.7 mi
199.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wendell
01h 50m from Aberdeen
Leave By
9:36 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Aberdeen and Rain Showers near Caldwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Caldwell?

The road trip is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km) and usually takes 03h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wendell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124 miles from Aberdeen and 124.5 miles from Caldwell.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.14 one way or $68.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Aberdeen and Rain Showers near Caldwell.

Stop Ideas Near Wendell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wendell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wendell.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

30 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 199.78 mi (321.52 km).

Aberdeen

#1 Aberdeen

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Population1,977
Coordinates42.9440800, -112.8383300
Altitude1342
CountryUnited States
Caldwell

#2 Caldwell

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population58,481
Coordinates43.6629400, -116.6873600
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Start: East Central Street (-112.83833, 42.944082)
End: (-116.687278, 43.66289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.77 gal
33.19 L · about $34.14
Round trip
$68.28
17.54 gal · 66.38 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.9 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $34.14 $68.28
Mid-grade $4.23 $37.11 $74.21
Premium $4.55 $39.89 $79.79
Diesel $5.41 $47.46 $94.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and Caldwell. The current time is 23:57:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.