How far is Caldwell, ID from Jerome, ID?
The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Jerome, ID is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caldwell and Jerome.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Jerome.
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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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Take the ramp slight right
2822 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
20.9 mi · 24 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
115.8 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 25: Jerome
1193 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto West Road
656 ft · 11 sec · West Road
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Continue on State Highway 25
1094 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caldwell and Jerome.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
116 mi · 01h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Caldwell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jerome.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caldwell to Jerome?
The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km) and usually takes 02h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Caldwell and 70 miles from Jerome.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 127.1 miles (204.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.19 one way or $38.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Caldwell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jerome.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain Home
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 Mountain Home.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Jerome. Straight-line distance: 127.05 mi (204.46 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 Jerome
City in Idaho, United States
| Population | 11,994 |
| Coordinates | 42.7240700, -114.5186500 |
| Altitude | 1147 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jerome (-114.51865, 42.72407)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 225 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
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 | $19.19 | $38.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $20.86 | $41.72 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $22.43 | $44.85 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $26.68 | $53.36 |
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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