How far is Caldwell, ID from Grangeville, ID?

The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Grangeville, ID is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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
203.49 mi
04h 01m
Flight
158.83 mi
255.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.83 mi
Kilometers
255.62 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.49 mi
Kilometers
327.48 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grangeville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:59 AM PDT
Return by in Caldwell
Sun, Apr 19, 8:01 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caldwell
2026-04-18T23:57
Arrive Grangeville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:59 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM PDT

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

Leave by
8:56 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
Council
ID

City in Idaho

From Caldwell
101.7 mi
02h 00m
To Grangeville
101.8 mi
02h 00m

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
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.4 mi · 27 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue

    3102 ft · 52 sec · East Idaho Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest 16th Street

    3101 ft · 54 sec · Northwest 16th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Whitley Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Whitley Drive

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South 16th Street

    35.9 mi · 44 min · South 16th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Railroad Street

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Railroad Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Superior Street

    111 m · 12 sec · Superior Street

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto East Central Boulevard

    46.6 mi · 1 hr · East Central Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Norris Avenue

    79 mi · 1 hr 30 min · North Norris Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    2164 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North College Street

    24 m · 3 sec · North College Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North College Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Norris Avenue
79 mi · 39%
East Central Boulevard
46.6 mi · 23%
South 16th Street
35.9 mi · 18%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
28.4 mi · 14%
Railroad Street
8.49 mi · 4%
North Whitley Drive
2.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North Norris Avenue

Turn left onto North Norris Avenue

79 mi · 01h 30m

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 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
158.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Council
02h 00m from Caldwell
Leave By
8:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Caldwell and Mostly Sunny near Grangeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Council is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Caldwell and 101.8 miles from Grangeville.

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

The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 8:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.95 one way or $55.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Caldwell and Grangeville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Council

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

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

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McCall, Idaho

35 mi away
147 North 3rd St.
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Ontario

88 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
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Vale, Oregon

105 mi away
151 Smith Street North
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Baker City, Oregon

109 mi away
515 Campbell Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Grangeville. Straight-line distance: 158.83 mi (255.62 km).

Caldwell

#1 Caldwell

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

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

#2 Grangeville

City in and county seat of Idaho County, Idaho, United States

Population3,237
Coordinates45.9265500, -116.1223700
Altitude1036
CountryUnited States
Start: Caldwell (-116.68736, 43.66294)
End: Grangeville (-116.12237, 45.92655)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.18 L · about $27.95
Round trip
$55.90
14.36 gal · 54.36 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $27.95 $55.90
Mid-grade $4.23 $30.38 $60.76
Premium $4.55 $32.66 $65.32
Diesel $5.41 $38.86 $77.72

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Caldwell, ID and Grangeville, ID. The current time in Caldwell is 23:57:57, although it is 22:57:57 in Grangeville.

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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.