How far is Caldwell, ID from Amsco, ID?

The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Amsco, ID is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.08 mi
00h 16m
Flight
7.28 mi
11.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.28 mi
Kilometers
11.71 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.08 mi
Kilometers
16.23 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amsco
Wed, Apr 15, 5:52 AM MDT
Return by in Caldwell
Wed, Apr 15, 6:09 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caldwell
2026-04-15T05:35
Arrive Amsco
Wed, Apr 15, 5:52 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Caldwell
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Middleton
ID

City in Canyon County, Idaho

From Caldwell
5 mi
00h 08m
To Amsco
5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph SSE
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cleveland Boulevard

    22 m · 4 sec · Cleveland Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right

    43 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    46 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 10th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 10th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Illinois Avenue

    712 ft · 24 sec · North Illinois Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 44: Middleton

    1046 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Emmett Road

    3249 ft · 1 min · Emmett Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Emmett Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Emmett Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Emmett Road

    1902 ft · 38 sec · Emmett Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Emmett Road

    37 m · 2 sec · Emmett Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Emmett Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Emmett Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Goodson Road

    884 ft · 24 sec · Goodson Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodson Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
168.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Emmett Road
4.02 mi · 40%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
2.29 mi · 23%
South 10th Avenue
0.71 mi · 7%
North Illinois Avenue
0.35 mi · 3%
ID 44
0.2 mi · 2%
Goodson Road
0.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Emmett Road

Exit the roundabout onto Emmett Road

3 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
7.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Middleton
00h 08m from Caldwell
Leave By
7:56 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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 Caldwell and 5 miles from Amsco.

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 7:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.40 one way or $2.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Middleton

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

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

BUS

Nampa, Idaho

15 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Boise, Idaho

35 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.
BUS

Ontario

45 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
BUS

Vale, Oregon

59 mi away
151 Smith Street North

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Amsco. Straight-line distance: 7.28 mi (11.71 km).

Caldwell

#1 Caldwell

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population58,481
Coordinates43.6629400, -116.6873600
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
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#2 Amsco

Amsco is a place in Idaho, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.7646100, -116.6493000
Altitude764
CountryUnited States
Start: Caldwell (-116.68736, 43.66294)
End: Amsco (-116.6493, 43.76461)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.36 gal
1.35 L · about $1.40
Round trip
$2.80
0.72 gal · 2.7 L
Estimated CO2
3.2 kg one way
Round trip: 6.4 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.40 $2.80
Mid-grade $4.23 $1.52 $3.05
Premium $4.55 $1.64 $3.28
Diesel $5.41 $1.95 $3.90

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Caldwell and Amsco. The current time is 05:35:12.

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.