How far is Caldwell, ID from Burley, ID?

The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Burley, ID is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
183.44 mi
03h 02m
Flight
165.49 mi
266.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.49 mi
Kilometers
266.33 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.44 mi
Kilometers
295.22 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burley
Fri, Apr 17, 10:21 PM MDT
Return by in Caldwell
Sat, Apr 18, 1:24 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caldwell
2026-04-17T19:19
Arrive Burley
Fri, Apr 17, 10:21 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 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
Glenns Ferry
ID

City in Elmore County, Idaho, United States

From Caldwell
91.6 mi
01h 31m
To Burley
91.8 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    158.7 mi · 2 hr 30 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1204 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Overland Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Overland Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 14th Street

    55 m · 14 sec · East 14th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    28 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
180 mi · 98%
North Overland Avenue
2.27 mi · 1%
South 10th Avenue
1.19 mi · 1%
East 14th Street
0.03 mi
Cleveland Boulevard
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

159 mi · 02h 30m

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
03h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
165.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenns Ferry
01h 31m from Caldwell
Leave By
10:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Caldwell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Burley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.4 miles (295.2 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Glenns Ferry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.6 miles from Caldwell and 91.8 miles from Burley.

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

The direct path is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 10:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.19 one way or $50.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Caldwell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Snow Showers near Burley.

Stop Ideas Near Glenns Ferry

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

81 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle
BUS

Boise, Idaho

104 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Burley. Straight-line distance: 165.49 mi (266.33 km).

Caldwell

#1 Caldwell

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

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

#2 Burley

City in Idaho

Population10,582
Coordinates42.5357400, -113.7927900
Altitude1269
CountryUnited States
Start: Caldwell (-116.68736, 43.66294)
End: Burley (-113.79279, 42.53574)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.47 gal
24.5 L · about $25.19
Round trip
$50.38
12.94 gal · 49 L
Estimated CO2
57.5 kg one way
Round trip: 115 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $25.19 $50.38
Mid-grade $4.23 $27.37 $54.75
Premium $4.55 $29.43 $58.86
Diesel $5.41 $35.02 $70.03

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Caldwell and Burley. The current time is 19:19:43.

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.