How far is Caldwell, ID from Parma, ID?
The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Parma, ID is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Canyon County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caldwell and Parma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Parma.
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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
1.5 km · 1 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
1052 ft · 14 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20, US 26: Notus, Parma
1080 ft · 31 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Elgin Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · Elgin Street
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
7.3 mi · 10 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on East Grove Avenue
1.1 km · 48 sec · East Grove Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Grove Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caldwell and Parma.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
7.29 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Caldwell and Rain Showers near Parma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caldwell to Parma?
The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Notus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Caldwell and 8.4 miles from Parma.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Caldwell and Rain Showers near Parma.
Stop Ideas Near Notus
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 Notus.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Parma. Straight-line distance: 15.32 mi (24.65 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 Parma
Human settlement in Canyon County, Idaho, United States of America
| Population | 2,147 |
| Coordinates | 43.7851600, -116.9432100 |
| Altitude | 680 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parma (-116.94321, 43.78516)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.50 | $4.99 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
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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