How far is Caldwell, ID from Weiser, ID?

The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Weiser, ID is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.62 mi
00h 57m
Flight
42.98 mi
69.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.98 mi
Kilometers
69.17 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.62 mi
Kilometers
78.25 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weiser
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM MDT
Return by in Caldwell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caldwell
2026-04-23T03:06
Arrive Weiser
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Caldwell
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Fruitland
ID

City in Idaho

From Caldwell
24.3 mi
00h 28m
To Weiser
24.3 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WNW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Caldwell and Weiser.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Weiser.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cleveland Boulevard

    22 m · 4 sec · Cleveland Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right

    43 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right

    46 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 10th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 10th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on North Illinois Avenue

    712 ft · 24 sec · North Illinois Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1133 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    28.4 mi · 27 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette

    1392 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue

    3102 ft · 52 sec · East Idaho Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Northwest 16th Street

    3101 ft · 54 sec · Northwest 16th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Whitley Drive

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Whitley Drive

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South 16th Street

    14.9 mi · 19 min · South 16th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Park Street

    2678 ft · 1 min · East Park Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Street

    753 ft · 31 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Butterfield Avenue

    56 m · 13 sec · West Butterfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    36 m · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Caldwell and Weiser.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
28.4 mi · 58%
South 16th Street
14.9 mi · 31%
North Whitley Drive
2.1 mi · 4%
South 10th Avenue
0.71 mi · 1%
East Idaho Avenue
0.59 mi · 1%
Northwest 16th Street
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

28.4 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
43 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fruitland
00h 28m from Caldwell
Leave By
4:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Caldwell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Weiser.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Caldwell to Weiser?

The road trip is about 48.6 miles (78.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Fruitland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Caldwell and 24.3 miles from Weiser.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Caldwell and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Weiser.

Stop Ideas Near Fruitland

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fruitland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fruitland.

BUS

Ontario

4 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
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Vale, Oregon

27 mi away
151 Smith Street North
BUS

Nampa, Idaho

56 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Boise, Idaho

72 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Weiser. Straight-line distance: 42.98 mi (69.17 km).

Caldwell

#1 Caldwell

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population58,481
Coordinates43.6629400, -116.6873600
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Weiser

#2 Weiser

City in Washington County, Idaho, United States

Population5,376
Coordinates44.2510000, -116.9693300
Altitude649
CountryUnited States
Start: Caldwell (-116.68736, 43.66294)
End: Weiser (-116.96933, 44.251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.71 gal
6.49 L · about $6.66
Round trip
$13.31
3.42 gal · 12.98 L
Estimated CO2
15.2 kg one way
Round trip: 30.4 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.66 $13.31
Mid-grade $4.23 $7.24 $14.47
Premium $4.55 $7.78 $15.56
Diesel $5.41 $9.25 $18.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Caldwell and Weiser. The current time is 03:06:07.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.