How far is Caldwell, ID from Orofino, ID?
The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Orofino, ID is about 259.5 miles (417.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.7 miles (315 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 16m 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 05h 08m.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caldwell and Orofino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Orofino.
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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
29.9 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto Michigan Avenue
1221 ft · 28 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
21 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caldwell and Orofino.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Caldwell and Light Rain Likely near Orofino.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caldwell to Orofino?
The road trip is about 259.5 miles (417.7 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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 129.7 miles from Caldwell and 129.9 miles from Orofino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.7 miles (315 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.8 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 6:44 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.66 one way or $71.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Caldwell and Orofino, 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 Light Rain Likely near Orofino.
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 Orofino. Straight-line distance: 195.73 mi (315 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 Orofino
City in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 3,099 |
| Coordinates | 46.4793500, -116.2551400 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orofino (-116.25514, 46.47935)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $35.66 | $71.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $38.76 | $77.51 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $41.67 | $83.34 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $49.57 | $99.15 |
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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