How far is Caldwell, ID from Lowman, ID?
The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Lowman, ID is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Boise County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caldwell and Lowman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Lowman.
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Start on the route
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Cleveland Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Cleveland Boulevard
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Turn left onto South 21st Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South 21st Avenue
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Continue on Franklin Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Franklin Road
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
7 mi · 10 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on West Chinden Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · West Chinden Boulevard
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Turn left onto Central Valley Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Central Valley Expressway
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Turn right onto West State Street
7.2 mi · 10 min · West State Street
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Turn left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.9 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway
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Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Highway 55
16 mi · 24 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
109 m · 8 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Turn right onto Banks Lowman Road
33.3 mi · 59 min · Banks Lowman Road
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Turn right onto Ponderosa Pine Scenic Route
132 m · 11 sec · Ponderosa Pine Scenic Route
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Turn right onto North Shore Drive
1514 ft · 1 min · North Shore Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Shore Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caldwell and Lowman.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Banks Lowman Road
Turn right onto Banks Lowman Road
33.3 mi · 00h 59m
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 Areas Of Frost near Lowman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caldwell to Lowman?
The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.5 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Horseshoe Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Caldwell and 44 miles from Lowman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 1:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.09 one way or $30.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Caldwell and Areas Of Frost near Lowman.
Stop Ideas Near Horseshoe Bend
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 Horseshoe Bend.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Lowman. Straight-line distance: 60.56 mi (97.46 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 Lowman
Located at an elevation of 3,776 feet within the Boise National Forest, this settlement is situated along the South Fork of the Payette River in mountainous Boise County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.0835100, -115.6206600 |
| Altitude | 1151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lowman (-115.62066, 44.08351)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $4.87 | $15.09 | $30.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $16.09 | $32.17 |
| Premium | $5.46 | $16.91 | $33.82 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $19.69 | $39.38 |
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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