How far is Caldwell, ID from Fruitland, ID?

The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Fruitland, ID is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.42 mi
00h 31m
Flight
26.41 mi
42.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.41 mi
Kilometers
42.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.42 mi
Kilometers
45.74 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fruitland
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM MDT
Return by in Caldwell
Sun, Apr 19, 4:03 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caldwell
2026-04-19T02:59
Arrive Fruitland
Sun, Apr 19, 3:31 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Caldwell
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
New Plymouth
ID

City in Payette County, Idaho, United States

From Caldwell
14.2 mi
00h 15m
To Fruitland
14.2 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SE
Destination
69°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on North Illinois Avenue

    712 ft · 24 sec · North Illinois Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    24.3 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 95: Fruitland, Payette

    1194 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    62 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Pennsylvania Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Southwest 3rd Street

    558 ft · 16 sec · Southwest 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Iowa Avenue

    130 m · 19 sec · South Iowa Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Iowa Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
24.3 mi · 86%
South Pennsylvania Avenue
2.52 mi · 9%
South 10th Avenue
0.71 mi · 2%
North Illinois Avenue
0.35 mi · 1%
US 95
0.23 mi · 1%
Southwest 3rd Street
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

24.3 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Plymouth
00h 15m from Caldwell
Leave By
7:26 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Caldwell and Partly Sunny near Fruitland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

New Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Caldwell and 14.2 miles from Fruitland.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:26 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Caldwell and Partly Sunny near Fruitland.

Stop Ideas Near New Plymouth

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

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

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Ontario

13 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
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Vale, Oregon

34 mi away
151 Smith Street North
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Nampa, Idaho

49 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Boise, Idaho

63 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Fruitland. Straight-line distance: 26.41 mi (42.51 km).

Caldwell

#1 Caldwell

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

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

#2 Fruitland

City in Idaho

Population5,426
Coordinates44.0076600, -116.9165500
Altitude679
CountryUnited States
Start: Caldwell (-116.68736, 43.66294)
End: Fruitland (-116.91655, 44.00766)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
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.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.8 L · about $3.89
Round trip
$7.79
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.89 $7.79
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.23 $8.46
Premium $4.55 $4.55 $9.10
Diesel $5.41 $5.41 $10.82

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Caldwell and Fruitland. The current time is 02:59:47.

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.