How far is Amsco, ID from Caldwell, ID?
The driving distance from Amsco, ID to Caldwell, ID is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Canyon County, Idaho
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Amsco and Caldwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amsco and Caldwell.
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Start on Goodson Road
884 ft · 30 sec · Goodson Road
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Turn left onto Emmett Road
3 mi · 5 min · Emmett Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Emmett Road
36 m · 2 sec · Emmett Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Emmett Road
1902 ft · 38 sec · Emmett Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Emmett Road
36 m · 2 sec · Emmett Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Emmett Road
3251 ft · 1 min · Emmett Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left
1145 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward City Center, 10th Avenue
1563 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto North 10th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · North 10th Avenue
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Amsco and Caldwell.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Emmett Road
Turn left onto Emmett Road
3 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Amsco and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Caldwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Amsco to Caldwell?
The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Middleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Amsco and 5 miles from Caldwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.36 one way or $2.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Amsco and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Caldwell.
Stop Ideas Near Middleton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middleton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Amsco and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 7.28 mi (11.71 km).
#1 Amsco
Amsco is a place in Idaho, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 43.7646100, -116.6493000 |
| Altitude | 764 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Caldwell
The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.
| Population | 58,481 |
| Coordinates | 43.6629400, -116.6873600 |
| Altitude | 724 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-116.687278, 43.66289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.89 | $1.36 | $2.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $1.59 | $3.18 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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