How far is Caldwell, ID from Kamiah, ID?
The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Kamiah, ID is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Adams 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 Kamiah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Kamiah.
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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
28.4 mi · 27 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette
1392 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue
3102 ft · 52 sec · East Idaho Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 16th Street
3101 ft · 54 sec · Northwest 16th Street
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Turn left onto North Whitley Drive
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Whitley Drive
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Turn slight right onto South 16th Street
35.9 mi · 44 min · South 16th Street
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Continue on Railroad Street
8.5 mi · 11 min · Railroad Street
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Take the exit slight right toward Superior Street
111 m · 12 sec · Superior Street
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Merge slight left onto East Central Boulevard
46.6 mi · 1 hr · East Central Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Norris Avenue
79 mi · 1 hr 30 min · North Norris Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Harpster Grade Road
25.2 mi · 29 min · Harpster Grade Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Hill Street
700 ft · 15 sec · Hill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caldwell and Kamiah.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Caldwell and Rain near Kamiah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caldwell to Kamiah?
The road trip is about 237.2 miles (381.7 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
New Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.5 miles from Caldwell and 118.6 miles from Kamiah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.1 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.58 one way or $65.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Caldwell and Kamiah, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Caldwell and Rain near Kamiah.
Stop Ideas Near New Meadows
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 Meadows.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Kamiah. Straight-line distance: 180.07 mi (289.79 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 Kamiah
City in Lewis County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 46.2271200, -116.0293100 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kamiah (-116.02931, 46.22712)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 382 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $32.58 | $65.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $35.41 | $70.83 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $38.08 | $76.15 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $45.30 | $90.60 |
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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