How far is Caldwell, ID from Emmett, ID?
The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Emmett, ID is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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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.
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caldwell and Emmett.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Emmett.
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Start on the route
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Cleveland Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Cleveland Boulevard
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Turn left onto South 21st Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South 21st Avenue
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Continue on Franklin Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Franklin Road
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
7 mi · 10 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on West Chinden Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Chinden Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Valley Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Central Valley Expressway
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Continue on Emmett Highway
13.5 mi · 18 min · Emmett Highway
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Turn right onto South Johns Avenue
1232 ft · 25 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Johns Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
2624 ft · 53 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East 4th Street
23 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East 4th Street
1544 ft · 44 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
617 ft · 32 sec · South Hayes Avenue
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Turn left onto East 2nd Street
54 m · 13 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caldwell and Emmett.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Emmett Highway
Continue on Emmett Highway
13.5 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Caldwell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Emmett.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caldwell to Emmett?
The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Caldwell and 14.1 miles from Emmett.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Caldwell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Emmett.
Stop Ideas Near Star
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Emmett. Straight-line distance: 17.31 mi (27.86 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 Emmett
City in Gem County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 7,054 |
| Coordinates | 43.8735000, -116.4993000 |
| Altitude | 720 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emmett (-116.4993, 43.8735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.85 | $7.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.50 | $9.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $5.36 | $10.72 |
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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