How far is Caldwell, ID from Fort Hall, ID?

The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Fort Hall, ID is about 265 miles (426.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 44m 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
264.97 mi
04h 22m
Flight
217.85 mi
350.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.85 mi
Kilometers
350.6 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
264.97 mi
Kilometers
426.43 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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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 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM MDT
Return by in Caldwell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:22 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caldwell
2026-04-23T01:37
Arrive Fort Hall
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:16 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
Wendell
ID

City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States

From Caldwell
132.3 mi
02h 11m
To Fort Hall
132.7 mi
02h 11m

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
49°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 25 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Fort Hall.

  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

    61.5 mi · 58 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1073 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    70 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Yellowstone Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Yellowstone Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Yellowstone Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · North Yellowstone Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on South Treaty Highway

    5 mi · 8 min · South Treaty Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    149 m · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto B Avenue

    90 m · 13 sec · B Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · B Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
255 mi · 96%
South Treaty Highway
5 mi · 2%
Yellowstone Avenue
2.06 mi · 1%
North Yellowstone Highway
1.5 mi · 1%
South 10th Avenue
1.19 mi
3rd Street
0.09 mi
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

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
04h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
217.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wendell
02h 11m from Caldwell
Leave By
8:16 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Caldwell and Light Rain Likely near Fort Hall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Caldwell to Fort Hall?

The road trip is about 265 miles (426.4 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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?

Wendell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.3 miles from Caldwell and 132.7 miles from Fort Hall.

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

The direct path is about 217.9 miles (350.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 8:16 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.40 one way or $72.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Caldwell and Light Rain Likely near Fort Hall.

Stop Ideas Near Wendell

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

30 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Fort Hall. Straight-line distance: 217.85 mi (350.6 km).

Caldwell

#1 Caldwell

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population58,481
Coordinates43.6629400, -116.6873600
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Fort Hall

#2 Fort Hall

City in Idaho, United States of America

Population3,201
Coordinates43.0332500, -112.4383100
Altitude1354
CountryUnited States
Start: Caldwell (-116.68736, 43.66294)
End: Fort Hall (-112.43831, 43.03325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 426 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.35 gal
35.39 L · about $36.40
Round trip
$72.80
18.7 gal · 70.78 L
Estimated CO2
83.1 kg one way
Round trip: 166.2 kg / 366 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $36.40 $72.80
Mid-grade $4.23 $39.56 $79.12
Premium $4.55 $42.53 $85.07
Diesel $5.41 $50.60 $101.20

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 Fort Hall. The current time is 01:37:50.

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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.