How far is Caldwell, ID from Cascade, IA?
The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Cascade, IA is about 1551.7 miles (2497.2 km), with a travel time of about 26h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1295.9 miles (2085.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 52h 48m 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 26h 24m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caldwell and Cascade.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Cascade.
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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
621 mi · 10 hr 36 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6 West, US 65 North, IA 330 North: Marshalltown, Bondurant
2428 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Northeast Hubbell Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northeast Hubbell Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Hubbell Road
33.5 mi · 39 min · Northeast Hubbell Road
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Take the exit right
2792 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
37 mi · 43 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on 73rd Street
26.8 mi · 31 min · 73rd Street
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 100 East: Cedar Rapids, Marion
1.6 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
9.4 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Collins Road Northeast
5.9 mi · 8 min · Collins Road Northeast
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Marion Airport Road
24.1 mi · 28 min · Marion Airport Road
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Continue on 200th Avenue
12.2 mi · 14 min · 200th Avenue
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caldwell and Cascade.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
621 mi · 10h 36m
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 Sunny near Cascade.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caldwell to Cascade?
The road trip is about 1551.7 miles (2497.2 km) and usually takes 26h 24m 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?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 774.4 miles from Caldwell and 777.2 miles from Cascade.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1295.9 miles (2085.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 255.8 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 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 $213.14 one way or $426.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 486.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Caldwell and Cascade, 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 Sunny near Cascade.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
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 Burns.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Cascade. Straight-line distance: 1295.91 mi (2085.56 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 Cascade
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,350 |
| Coordinates | 42.2986200, -91.0148600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cascade (-91.01486, 42.29862)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2497 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 51h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 38h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 31h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 25h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 22h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 19h 21m |
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 | $3.89 | $213.14 | $426.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $231.65 | $463.29 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $249.06 | $498.12 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $296.31 | $592.61 |
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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