How far is Caldwell, ID from Ashton, ID?

The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Ashton, ID is about 356.9 miles (574.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 44m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
356.82 mi
05h 52m
Flight
262.45 mi
422.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.45 mi
Kilometers
422.37 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
356.82 mi
Kilometers
574.25 km
Drive Time
05h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:27 AM MDT
Return by in Caldwell
Wed, Apr 15, 5:19 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caldwell
2026-04-15T05:35
Arrive Ashton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:27 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 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
5:16 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caldwell
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
Burley
ID

City in Idaho

From Caldwell
178.1 mi
02h 56m
To Ashton
178.6 mi
02h 56m

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
33°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Take the ramp slight right

    2822 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    20.9 mi · 24 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls

    3046 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    46.3 mi · 44 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, I 15: Rigby, West Yellowstone

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Rigby Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Yellowstone Highway

    17.2 mi · 18 min · Yellowstone Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    16.3 mi · 18 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    610 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1652 ft · 33 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
256 mi · 72%
Idaho Falls
46.9 mi · 13%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
31.8 mi · 9%
Yellowstone Highway
17.2 mi · 5%
Rigby Highway
3.13 mi · 1%
South 10th Avenue
1.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

172 mi · 02h 43m

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
05h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.4 mi
262.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burley
02h 56m from Caldwell
Leave By
5:16 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Caldwell and Mostly Cloudy near Ashton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 356.9 miles (574.3 km) and usually takes 05h 52m 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?

Burley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 178.1 miles from Caldwell and 178.6 miles from Ashton.

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

The direct path is about 262.5 miles (422.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.4 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:16 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.01 one way or $98.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burley

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

55 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Ashton. Straight-line distance: 262.45 mi (422.37 km).

Caldwell

#1 Caldwell

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population58,481
Coordinates43.6629400, -116.6873600
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Ashton

#2 Ashton

City in Fremont County, Idaho, United States

Population1,050
Coordinates44.0715800, -111.4482900
Altitude1603
CountryUnited States
Start: Caldwell (-116.68736, 43.66294)
End: Ashton (-111.44829, 44.07158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 574 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.59 gal
47.66 L · about $49.01
Round trip
$98.03
25.18 gal · 95.32 L
Estimated CO2
111.9 kg one way
Round trip: 223.8 kg / 493 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $49.01 $98.03
Mid-grade $4.23 $53.27 $106.54
Premium $4.55 $57.27 $114.54
Diesel $5.41 $68.14 $136.27

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 Ashton. 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.