How far is Caldwell, ID from Plummer, ID?
The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Plummer, ID is about 350.5 miles (564.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.9 miles (408.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 23m 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 07h 11m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Idaho County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caldwell and Plummer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Plummer.
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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
76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min · North Norris Avenue
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Turn left onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 195 North: Moscow, Coeur d' Alene, Spokane
6.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
16.6 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto Reisenauer Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Washington Street
16.8 mi · 23 min · South Washington Street
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Continue straight
33.8 mi · 43 min
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Turn left onto C Street
36 m · 4 sec · C Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · C Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caldwell and Plummer.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Norris Avenue
Turn left onto North Norris Avenue
76.4 mi · 01h 27m
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 Chance Light Rain near Plummer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caldwell to Plummer?
The road trip is about 350.5 miles (564.1 km) and usually takes 07h 11m 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?
White Bird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.2 miles from Caldwell and 175.4 miles from Plummer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.9 miles (408.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.6 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 $48.16 one way or $96.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Caldwell and Plummer, 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 Chance Light Rain near Plummer.
Stop Ideas Near White Bird
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 White Bird.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Plummer. Straight-line distance: 253.91 mi (408.63 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 Plummer
City in Idaho, USA
| Population | 1,029 |
| Coordinates | 47.3351800, -116.8885100 |
| Altitude | 836 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plummer (-116.88851, 47.33518)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 564 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 22m |
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 | $48.16 | $96.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $52.34 | $104.67 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $56.27 | $112.54 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $66.95 | $133.89 |
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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