How far is Caldwell, ID from Sun Valley, NV?
The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Sun Valley, NV is about 402.8 miles (648.2 km), with a travel time of about 07h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 323.1 miles (519.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 16m.
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 and county seat of Humboldt County, Nevada, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caldwell and Sun Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Sun Valley.
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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 · 16 sec
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Turn left onto South 10th Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · South 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto Karcher Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Karcher Road
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Continue on Sunnyslope Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Sunnyslope Road
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Turn left
216.5 mi · 3 hr 58 min
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Turn left onto Reinhart Lane
1 km · 1 min · Reinhart Lane
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Continue on Rhinehart Lane
3028 ft · 58 sec · Rhinehart Lane
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East 2nd Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 80: Lovelock, Reno
2230 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
162.8 mi · 2 hr 40 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 580, US 395: Carson City, Susanville
2999 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 395: Susanville
1465 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
1.5 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Junior Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NV 443
2038 ft · 40 sec
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Turn straight onto Clear Acre Lane
1.5 km · 2 min · Clear Acre Lane
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Continue on Sun Valley Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Sun Valley Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 5th Avenue
1341 ft · 42 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Leon Drive
1320 ft · 42 sec · Leon Drive
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Turn left onto East 6th Avenue
18 m · 3 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caldwell and Sun Valley.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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217 mi · 03h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Caldwell and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sun Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caldwell to Sun Valley?
The road trip is about 402.8 miles (648.2 km) and usually takes 07h 16m 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?
Winnemucca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.4 miles from Caldwell and 201.4 miles from Sun Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 323.1 miles (519.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.7 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 $55.32 one way or $110.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Caldwell and Sun Valley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Caldwell and Showers And Thunderstorms near Sun Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Winnemucca
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 Winnemucca.
Winnemucca station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Sun Valley. Straight-line distance: 323.04 mi (519.88 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 Sun Valley
Resort city in Blaine County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,406 |
| Coordinates | 39.5963000, -119.7760200 |
| Altitude | 1440 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun Valley (-119.77602, 39.5963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 648 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 13h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 01m |
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 | $55.32 | $110.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $60.12 | $120.25 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $64.64 | $129.28 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $76.90 | $153.81 |
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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