How far is Driggs, ID from Caldwell, ID?
The driving distance from Driggs, ID to Caldwell, ID is about 377.7 miles (607.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 278.6 miles (448.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Cassia County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Snow Likely then Snow Showers
Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Driggs and Caldwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Driggs and Caldwell.
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Start on West Little Avenue
23 m · 6 sec · West Little Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
8.3 mi · 12 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
2633 ft · 1 min · West Center Street
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Continue on West State Highway 31
9.9 mi · 14 min · West State Highway 31
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Continue on Pine Creek Road
10.6 mi · 15 min · Pine Creek Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Swan Valley Highway
28.5 mi · 34 min · Swan Valley Highway
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Continue on East Ririe Highway
9.5 mi · 11 min · East Ririe Highway
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Continue on North Yellowstone Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Yellowstone Highway
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Turn right onto East Iona Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Iona Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 5th East
1031 ft · 27 sec · North 5th East
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Take the ramp left
1734 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Rigby Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Rigby Highway
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Merge slight right onto Grandview Drive
575 ft · 14 sec · Grandview Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello
1466 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
46.5 mi · 44 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
192.4 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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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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Turn right
24 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Driggs and Caldwell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
192 mi · 03h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Snow Likely then Snow Showers leaving Driggs 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 Driggs to Caldwell?
The road trip is about 377.7 miles (607.8 km) and usually takes 05h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Declo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.7 miles from Driggs and 189 miles from Caldwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 278.6 miles (448.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.1 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.89 one way or $103.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Snow Likely then Snow Showers around Driggs and Rain Showers near Caldwell.
Stop Ideas Near Declo
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 Declo.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Driggs and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 278.55 mi (448.28 km).
#1 Driggs
City in Teton County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,817 |
| Coordinates | 43.7232500, -111.1113300 |
| Altitude | 1862 |
| 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: (-116.687278, 43.66289)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 608 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 42m |
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 | $51.89 | $103.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $56.40 | $112.80 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $60.64 | $121.28 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $72.14 | $144.28 |
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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