How far is Caldwell, NJ from Blairstown, IA?
The driving distance from Caldwell, NJ to Blairstown, IA is about 1020 miles (1641.5 km), with a travel time of about 19h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 924.6 miles (1488 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 38h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 19h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Sandusky County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caldwell and Blairstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Blairstown.
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Start on the route
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue
3.1 mi · 6 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1623 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
318.2 mi · 5 hr 50 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 76 East
2550 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland
2349 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
31.1 mi · 33 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
187.4 mi · 3 hr 21 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Continue on Indiana Toll Road
135.8 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, I 94, US 6: Des Moines
3216 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West, SR 51, US 6 East
543 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 94 West, I 80 West
14.2 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 41 North: Calumet Avenue, Hammond, Munster
1047 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Calumet Avenue South
1187 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
1805 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Borman Expressway
2724 ft · 42 sec · Borman Expressway
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Continue on Kingery Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Kingery Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 394 South, I 94 West: Danville, Chicago
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West, I 294 North
1703 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tri-State Tollway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Tri-State Tollway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Iowa
145.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island
9.6 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: Des Moines
82 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 151 North, CR W21 South: Amana Colonies
1801 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto U Avenue
5.5 mi · 8 min · U Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Eastern Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Eastern Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Highway F15
1 mi · 2 min · County Highway F15
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Turn straight onto L Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · L Avenue
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Continue on 21st Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · 21st Avenue
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Continue on Locust Street
2461 ft · 49 sec · Locust Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locust Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caldwell and Blairstown.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
318 mi · 05h 50m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Caldwell and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blairstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caldwell to Blairstown?
The road trip is about 1020 miles (1641.5 km) and usually takes 19h 01m 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?
Lindsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 508.9 miles from Caldwell and 511 miles from Blairstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 924.6 miles (1488 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.4 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 EDT. 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 $147.06 one way or $294.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 319.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Caldwell and Blairstown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Caldwell and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blairstown.
Stop Ideas Near Lindsey
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 Lindsey.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Sandusky
Elyria
John D. Dingell Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Blairstown. Straight-line distance: 924.58 mi (1487.97 km).
#1 Caldwell
Town in Essex County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 7,943 |
| Coordinates | 40.8398200, -74.2765400 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blairstown
City in Benton County, Iowa, United States
| Population | 653 |
| Coordinates | 41.9094400, -92.0843500 |
| Altitude | 256 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blairstown (-92.08435, 41.90944)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1641 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 33h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 25h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 20h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 16h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 14h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 12h 43m |
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 | $4.09 | $147.06 | $294.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $165.52 | $331.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $178.29 | $356.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $215.22 | $430.44 |
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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