How far is Caldwell, ID from Driggs, ID?

The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Driggs, ID is about 377.5 miles (607.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.6 miles (448.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
377.46 mi
06h 30m
Flight
278.55 mi
448.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.55 mi
Kilometers
448.28 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
377.46 mi
Kilometers
607.46 km
Drive Time
06h 30m

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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 06h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Driggs
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 PM MDT
Return by in Caldwell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caldwell
2026-04-23T06:56
Arrive Driggs
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 PM MDT
Route Timing
06h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:31 PM to 2:01 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caldwell
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Declo
ID

City in Cassia County, Idaho, United States

From Caldwell
188.5 mi
03h 15m
To Driggs
189 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
34°F
Thursday

Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 3 min · Rigby Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business: Lewisville, Idaho Falls

    1314 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North 5th East

    115 m · 15 sec · North 5th East

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Iona Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Iona Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Yellowstone Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Yellowstone Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on East Ririe Highway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · East Ririe Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Swan Valley Highway

    28.5 mi · 34 min · Swan Valley Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Pine Creek Road

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Pine Creek Road

  21. 21

    Continue on State Highway 31

    9.9 mi · 14 min · State Highway 31

  22. 22

    Continue on West Center Street

    2633 ft · 1 min · West Center Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    8.3 mi · 12 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Little Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · West Little Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Little Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
256 mi · 68%
Idaho Falls
46.9 mi · 12%
Swan Valley Highway
28.5 mi · 8%
Pine Creek Road
10.6 mi · 3%
State Highway 31
9.88 mi · 3%
East Ririe Highway
9.54 mi · 3%
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

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.

Drive Time
06h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.9 mi
278.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Declo
03h 15m from Caldwell
Leave By
10:58 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Caldwell and Snow near Driggs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 377.5 miles (607.5 km) and usually takes 06h 30m 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?

Declo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.5 miles from Caldwell and 189 miles from Driggs.

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

The direct path is about 278.6 miles (448.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.9 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 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 $51.85 one way or $103.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Caldwell and Snow near Driggs.

Stop Ideas Near Declo

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

68 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Driggs. Straight-line distance: 278.55 mi (448.28 km).

Caldwell

#1 Caldwell

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

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

#2 Driggs

City in Teton County, Idaho, United States

Population1,817
Coordinates43.7232500, -111.1113300
Altitude1862
CountryUnited States
Start: Caldwell (-116.68736, 43.66294)
End: Driggs (-111.11133, 43.72325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 607 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.32 gal
50.42 L · about $51.85
Round trip
$103.71
26.64 gal · 100.84 L
Estimated CO2
118.4 kg one way
Round trip: 236.7 kg / 522 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $51.85 $103.71
Mid-grade $4.23 $56.36 $112.71
Premium $4.55 $60.59 $121.19
Diesel $5.41 $72.09 $144.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Caldwell and Driggs. The current time is 06:56:19.

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.