How far is Caldwell, ID from Kellogg, ID?
The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Kellogg, ID is about 463.4 miles (745.8 km), with a travel time of about 08h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 08h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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 Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caldwell and Kellogg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Kellogg.
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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
215.6 mi · 3 hr 50 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 North: Stanfield, Hermiston
1706 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast 4th Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast 4th Street
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Turn left onto East Theater Lane
1368 ft · 42 sec · East Theater Lane
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Turn right onto North 1st Street
2864 ft · 39 sec · North 1st Street
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Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
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Turn left onto Columbia River Highway
1.1 km · 49 sec · Columbia River Highway
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Take the exit right toward I 82 West, US 395 North: Kennewick, Yakima
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto McNary Highway
20.4 mi · 22 min · McNary Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
3.3 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
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Continue on South US 395
1.1 mi · 2 min · South US 395
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Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail
4.9 mi · 7 min · Lewis and Clark Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 395 north, SR 397 south (Oregon Street): Spokane, Finley
859 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 395
1416 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395 North: Spokane
130.7 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Merge slight right
71.7 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Wardner
1160 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto North Division Street
127 m · 20 sec · North Division Street
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Turn left onto West Cameron Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · West Cameron Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Cameron Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caldwell and Kellogg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
216 mi · 03h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Caldwell and Rain Showers Likely near Kellogg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caldwell to Kellogg?
The road trip is about 463.4 miles (745.8 km) and usually takes 08h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 231.5 miles from Caldwell and 232 miles from Kellogg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 269.2 miles (433.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 194.2 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $63.65 one way or $127.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 145.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Caldwell and Kellogg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Caldwell and Rain Showers Likely near Kellogg.
Stop Ideas Near Lewiston
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 Lewiston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Kellogg. Straight-line distance: 269.16 mi (433.17 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 Kellogg
City in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,136 |
| Coordinates | 47.5382600, -116.1193300 |
| Altitude | 702 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kellogg (-116.11933, 47.53826)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 746 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 46m |
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 | $63.65 | $127.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $69.18 | $138.35 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $74.38 | $148.75 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $88.49 | $176.97 |
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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