How far is Caldwell, ID from Fremont County, ID?

The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Fremont County, ID is about 369.9 miles (595.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 38m 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
369.89 mi
06h 19m
Flight
261.84 mi
421.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.84 mi
Kilometers
421.39 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
369.89 mi
Kilometers
595.28 km
Drive Time
06h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fremont County
Sat, Apr 18, 9:59 AM MDT
Return by in Caldwell
Sat, Apr 18, 4:18 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caldwell
2026-04-18T03:40
Arrive Fremont County
Sat, Apr 18, 9:59 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:19 PM to 1:49 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
11:22 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

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
Heyburn
ID

City in Minidoka County, Idaho, United States

From Caldwell
184.7 mi
03h 09m
To Fremont County
185.2 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SE
Destination
49°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Fremont County.

  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

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Yellowstone Highway

    17.2 mi · 18 min · Yellowstone Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    25.5 mi · 29 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Antelope Flat Road

    4.3 mi · 17 min · South Antelope Flat Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Antelope Flat Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
256 mi · 69%
Idaho Falls
46.9 mi · 13%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
40.9 mi · 11%
Yellowstone Highway
17.2 mi · 5%
South Antelope Flat Road
4.29 mi · 1%
Rigby Highway
3.13 mi · 1%
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 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+108.1 mi
261.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Heyburn
03h 09m from Caldwell
Leave By
11:22 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Caldwell and Sunny near Fremont County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Caldwell to Fremont County?

The road trip is about 369.9 miles (595.3 km) and usually takes 06h 19m 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?

Heyburn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.7 miles from Caldwell and 185.2 miles from Fremont County.

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

The direct path is about 261.8 miles (421.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.1 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 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 $50.80 one way or $101.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Caldwell and Sunny near Fremont County.

Stop Ideas Near Heyburn

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

57 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Fremont County. Straight-line distance: 261.84 mi (421.39 km).

Caldwell

#1 Caldwell

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population58,481
Coordinates43.6629400, -116.6873600
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Fremont County

#2 Fremont County

County in Idaho, United States

Population13,099
Coordinates44.2287900, -111.4820200
Altitude1892
CountryUnited States
Start: Caldwell (-116.68736, 43.66294)
End: Fremont County (-111.48202, 44.22879)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 595 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.05 gal
49.41 L · about $50.80
Round trip
$101.61
26.1 gal · 98.82 L
Estimated CO2
116 kg one way
Round trip: 232 kg / 511 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $50.80 $101.61
Mid-grade $4.23 $55.21 $110.43
Premium $4.55 $59.36 $118.73
Diesel $5.41 $70.63 $141.25

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 Fremont County. The current time is 03:40:30.

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.