How far is Brownlee, NE from Caldwell, ID?
The driving distance from Brownlee, NE to Caldwell, ID is about 1072.4 miles (1725.9 km), with a travel time of about 17h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 816.2 miles (1313.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 35h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 17h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brownlee and Caldwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownlee and Caldwell.
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Start on Seneca Road
1322 ft · 22 sec · Seneca Road
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Turn right onto Brownlee Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Brownlee Road
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Turn right
21.4 mi · 25 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 2
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 2
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Turn right onto Highway 83
66.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Highway 83
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West
2961 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
72.8 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
535.4 mi · 8 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Ogden
1614 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
77.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left
95.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86, US 30 West: Twin Falls
193.5 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20, US 26 East
1207 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Franklin Road
2268 ft · 53 sec · Franklin Road
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Continue on North 21st Avenue
3239 ft · 1 min · North 21st Avenue
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Turn right onto Blaine Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Blaine Street
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Turn left onto South 10th Avenue
51 m · 10 sec · South 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 Brownlee and Caldwell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
535 mi · 08h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain Showers leaving Brownlee and Sunny near Caldwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brownlee to Caldwell?
The road trip is about 1072.4 miles (1725.9 km) and usually takes 17h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 533.7 miles from Brownlee and 538.7 miles from Caldwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 816.2 miles (1313.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 256.2 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $158.59 one way or $317.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 336.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Brownlee and Caldwell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Brownlee and Sunny near Caldwell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brownlee and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 816.18 mi (1313.52 km).
#1 Brownlee
Situated in Cherry County at an elevation of 2867 feet, this unincorporated community lies deep within the Nebraska Sandhills region along the North Loup River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 42.2880500, -100.6256900 |
| Altitude | 874 |
| 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: Caldwell (-116.68736, 43.66294)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1726 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 35h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 26h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 21h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 17h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 15h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 13h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.19 | $158.59 | $317.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.47 | $169.22 | $338.44 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $189.28 | $378.55 |
| Diesel | $6.04 | $228.52 | $457.03 |
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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