How far is Blackfoot, ID from Caldwell, ID?

The driving distance from Blackfoot, ID to Caldwell, ID is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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
278.42 mi
04h 01m
Flight
220.3 mi
354.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.3 mi
Kilometers
354.54 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.42 mi
Kilometers
448.08 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caldwell
Sun, Apr 19, 7:30 AM MDT
Return by in Blackfoot
Sun, Apr 19, 11:32 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blackfoot
2026-04-19T03:28
Arrive Caldwell
Sun, Apr 19, 7:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:56 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blackfoot
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
Jerome
ID

City in Idaho, United States

From Blackfoot
139.4 mi
02h 00m
To Caldwell
139 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    49 m · 13 sec · North Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Idaho Street

    102 m · 20 sec · West Idaho Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Ash Street

    677 ft · 20 sec · North Ash Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Bridge Street

    2824 ft · 50 sec · West Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Bergener Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Bergener Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    19.7 mi · 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls

    1 km · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  12. 12

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

    1207 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Franklin Road

    2268 ft · 53 sec · Franklin Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North 21st Avenue

    3239 ft · 1 min · North 21st Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Blaine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Blaine Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South 10th Avenue

    51 m · 10 sec · South 10th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blackfoot 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
192 mi · 69%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 23%
Veterans Memorial Highway
19.7 mi · 7%
Bergener Boulevard
0.9 mi
Blaine Street
0.79 mi
North 21st Avenue
0.61 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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.1 mi
220.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jerome
02h 00m from Blackfoot
Leave By
8:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blackfoot and Partly Sunny near Caldwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 278.4 miles (448.1 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Jerome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from Blackfoot and 139 miles from Caldwell.

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

The direct path is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.1 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 8:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.23 one way or $76.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blackfoot and Partly Sunny near Caldwell.

Stop Ideas Near Jerome

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jerome, 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 Jerome.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

18 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blackfoot and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 220.3 mi (354.54 km).

Blackfoot

#1 Blackfoot

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Population12,034
Coordinates43.1904700, -112.3449800
Altitude1371
CountryUnited States
Caldwell

#2 Caldwell

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population58,481
Coordinates43.6629400, -116.6873600
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Start: North Broadway Street (-112.344872, 43.190406)
End: (-116.687278, 43.66289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.82 gal
37.19 L · about $38.23
Round trip
$76.46
19.64 gal · 74.38 L
Estimated CO2
87.3 kg one way
Round trip: 174.5 kg / 385 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $38.23 $76.46
Mid-grade $4.23 $41.55 $83.10
Premium $4.55 $44.67 $89.34
Diesel $5.41 $53.15 $106.29

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Blackfoot and Caldwell. The current time is 03:28:50.

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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.