How far is Cascade, IA from Caldwell, ID?
The driving distance from Cascade, IA to Caldwell, ID is about 1550.8 miles (2495.8 km), with a travel time of about 26h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1295.9 miles (2085.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 52h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 26h 25m.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cascade and Caldwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cascade and Caldwell.
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Start on 1st Avenue West
1.5 mi · 3 min · 1st Avenue West
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Continue straight
36.4 mi · 42 min
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right
15.2 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30 West, US 218 North: Tama, Marshalltown
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto 16th Avenue Southwest
2.4 mi · 3 min · 16th Avenue Southwest
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Continue on 73rd Street
24.4 mi · 28 min · 73rd Street
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
37.3 mi · 43 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward IA 330: Melbourne, Des Moines
1818 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Marshalltown Boulevard
33.7 mi · 40 min · Marshalltown Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Hubbell Avenue
1.1 km · 58 sec · Northeast Hubbell Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 west, US 65 south: Des Moines
13 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
5.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Omaha
95.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Council Bluffs, Omaha Nebraska
23.7 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West Express: Council Bluffs, Omaha
355.4 mi · 6 hr 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
535.4 mi · 8 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Ogden
1614 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
77.2 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Keep slight left
95.4 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86, US 30 West: Twin Falls
193.5 mi · 3 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20, US 26 East
1207 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Franklin Road
2268 ft · 53 sec · Franklin Road
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Continue on North 21st Avenue
3239 ft · 1 min · North 21st Avenue
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Turn right onto Blaine Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Blaine Street
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Turn left onto South 10th Avenue
51 m · 10 sec · South 10th Avenue
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Turn left
21 m · 7 sec
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cascade and Caldwell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 80 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 West: Sidney, Cheyanne
535 mi · 08h 47m
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 Cascade and Sunny near Caldwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cascade to Caldwell?
The road trip is about 1550.8 miles (2495.8 km) and usually takes 26h 25m 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?
Burns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 774 miles from Cascade and 776.8 miles from Caldwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1295.9 miles (2085.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 254.9 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 CDT. 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 $206.35 one way or $412.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 486.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cascade and Caldwell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cascade and Sunny near Caldwell.
Stop Ideas Near Burns
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 Burns.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cascade and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 1295.91 mi (2085.56 km).
#1 Cascade
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 2,350 |
| Coordinates | 42.2986200, -91.0148600 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Caldwell
The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.
| Population | 58,481 |
| Coordinates | 43.6629400, -116.6873600 |
| Altitude | 724 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caldwell (-116.68736, 43.66294)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 51h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 38h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 31h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 25h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 22h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 19h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $206.35 | $412.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $232.72 | $465.45 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $254.67 | $509.33 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $290.23 | $580.47 |
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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