How far is Dalton Gardens, ID from Caldwell, ID?

The driving distance from Dalton Gardens, ID to Caldwell, ID is about 388.7 miles (625.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 281 miles (452.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
388.74 mi
06h 59m
Flight
281.01 mi
452.24 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
281.01 mi
Kilometers
452.24 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
388.74 mi
Kilometers
625.62 km
Drive Time
06h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caldwell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:32 AM MDT
Return by in Dalton Gardens
Thu, Apr 23, 6:32 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dalton Gardens
2026-04-22T16:32
Arrive Caldwell
Wed, Apr 22, 11:32 PM PDT
Route Timing
06h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:00 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dalton Gardens
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Lewiston
ID

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

From Dalton Gardens
214.4 mi
03h 29m
To Caldwell
174.3 mi
03h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dalton Gardens and Caldwell.

  1. 1

    Start on East Hanley Avenue

    1420 ft · 39 sec · East Hanley Avenue

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Hanley Avenue

    30 m · 2 sec · East Hanley Avenue

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto East Hanley Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Hanley Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    33.6 mi · 39 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    56.6 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

    73.7 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 182 West, US 395 South: Richland, Pendleton

    3076 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Lewis and Clark Trail

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lewis and Clark Trail

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Lewis and Clark Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on North US 395

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North US 395

  12. 12

    Continue on Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

    23.7 mi · 27 min · Lewis and Clark Trail Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon

    912 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 395 south, US 730: Umatilla, Hermiston, Irrigon

    52 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Columbia River Highway

    1.3 km · 57 sec · Columbia River Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North 1st Street

    2864 ft · 44 sec · North 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Theater Lane

    1368 ft · 41 sec · East Theater Lane

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northeast 4th Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northeast 4th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on North Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Umatilla-Stanfield Highway

  23. 23

    Take the exit left toward US 395 North: Stanfield

    2590 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

    215.2 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward City Center, 10th Avenue

    1563 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North 10th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · North 10th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Oregon Trail Highway
215 mi · 55%
East Hanley Avenue
91.3 mi · 23%
Thomas S. Foley Memorial Highway
73.7 mi · 19%
Lewis and Clark Trail Highway
23.7 mi · 6%
Umatilla-Stanfield Highway
8.36 mi · 2%
Lewis and Clark Trail
5.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old Oregon Trail Highway

Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway

215 mi · 03h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+107.7 mi
281 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lewiston
03h 29m from Dalton Gardens
Leave By
10:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Dalton Gardens and Rain Showers near Caldwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dalton Gardens to Caldwell?

The road trip is about 388.7 miles (625.6 km) and usually takes 06h 59m 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?

Lewiston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 214.4 miles from Dalton Gardens and 174.3 miles from Caldwell.

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

The direct path is about 281 miles (452.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.7 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 PDT. 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 $53.41 one way or $106.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 121.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Dalton Gardens and Caldwell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Dalton Gardens and Rain Showers near Caldwell.

Stop Ideas Near Lewiston

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lewiston, 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 Lewiston.

BUS

Lewiston, Idaho

1 mi away
1920 Highway 128
BUS

Moscow, Idaho

35 mi away
120 West 6th St.
BUS

Pullman, Washington

38 mi away
1002 Northwest Nye St.
BUS

Colfax, Washington

58 mi away
610 South Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dalton Gardens and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 281.01 mi (452.24 km).

Dalton Gardens

#1 Dalton Gardens

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

Population2,410
Coordinates47.7296300, -116.7701900
Altitude690
CountryUnited States
Caldwell

#2 Caldwell

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population58,481
Coordinates43.6629400, -116.6873600
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Start: East Hanley Avenue (-116.770188, 47.7298)
End: (-116.687278, 43.66289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 626 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.72 gal
51.93 L · about $53.41
Round trip
$106.82
27.44 gal · 103.86 L
Estimated CO2
121.9 kg one way
Round trip: 243.9 kg / 538 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $53.41 $106.82
Mid-grade $4.23 $58.05 $116.10
Premium $4.55 $62.41 $124.82
Diesel $5.41 $74.25 $148.51

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 22, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Dalton Gardens, ID and Caldwell, ID. The current time in Dalton Gardens is 16:32:37, although it is 17:32:37 in Caldwell.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.