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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Payette County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on the route
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Cleveland Boulevard
22 m · 4 sec · Cleveland Boulevard
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Turn right
43 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
46 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto South 10th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South 10th Avenue
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Continue on North Illinois Avenue
712 ft · 24 sec · North Illinois Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1133 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
24.3 mi · 23 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 95: Fruitland, Payette
1194 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
62 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto South Pennsylvania Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn straight onto Southwest 3rd Street
558 ft · 16 sec · Southwest 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South Iowa Avenue
130 m · 19 sec · South Iowa Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Plymouth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Fruitland. Straight-line distance: 26.41 mi (42.51 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 Fruitland
City in Idaho
| Population | 5,426 |
| Coordinates | 44.0076600, -116.9165500 |
| Altitude | 679 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fruitland (-116.91655, 44.00766)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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