How far is Caldwell, ID from Brownlee, NE?
The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Brownlee, NE is about 1073.2 miles (1727.2 km), with a travel time of about 17h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 816.2 miles (1313.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 35h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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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 54m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caldwell and Brownlee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Brownlee.
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Start on the route
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Cleveland Boulevard
22 m · 4 sec · Cleveland Boulevard
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Turn right
43 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
46 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto South 10th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South 10th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
2822 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
20.9 mi · 24 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
134.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Cheyenne
39.1 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cheyenne
2247 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
388.3 mi · 6 hr 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
219.8 mi · 3 hr 38 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83: North Platte, McCook
2273 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 83 North: North Platte
2759 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Jeffers Street
2419 ft · 56 sec · South Jeffers Street
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Continue on South Dewey Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Dewey Street
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Turn slight left onto East 1st Street
559 ft · 7 sec · East 1st Street
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Merge slight left onto North Jeffers Street
65.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min · North Jeffers Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 2
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highway 2
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Turn left onto Highway 83
21.4 mi · 25 min · Highway 83
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Turn left onto Brownlee Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Brownlee Road
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Turn left onto Seneca Road
1322 ft · 20 sec · Seneca Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Seneca Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caldwell and Brownlee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
388 mi · 06h 21m
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.
Sunny leaving Caldwell and Rain Showers near Brownlee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caldwell to Brownlee?
The road trip is about 1073.2 miles (1727.2 km) and usually takes 17h 54m 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 535.8 miles from Caldwell and 537.4 miles from Brownlee.
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 257 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 MDT. 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 $184.35 one way or $368.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 336.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Caldwell and Brownlee, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Caldwell and Rain Showers near Brownlee.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Brownlee. Straight-line distance: 816.18 mi (1313.52 km).
#1 Caldwell
The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.
| Population | 58,481 |
| Coordinates | 43.6629400, -116.6873600 |
| Altitude | 724 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Brownlee (-100.62569, 42.28805)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1727 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 35h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 26h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 21h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 17h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 15h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 13h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.87 | $184.35 | $368.70 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $196.51 | $393.01 |
| Premium | $5.46 | $206.58 | $413.16 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $240.55 | $481.10 |
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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