How far is Emmett, ID from Caldwell, ID?
The driving distance from Emmett, ID to Caldwell, ID is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emmett and Caldwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmett and Caldwell.
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Start on the route
15 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
54 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
617 ft · 31 sec · South Hayes Avenue
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1544 ft · 42 sec · East 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Johns Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
2608 ft · 52 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Johns Avenue
15 m · 1 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
1226 ft · 30 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Turn left
15.7 mi · 20 min
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Turn right onto West Chinden Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · West Chinden Boulevard
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
7 mi · 10 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Franklin Road
1.1 km · 1 min · 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 Emmett and Caldwell.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
15.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Emmett and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Caldwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emmett to Caldwell?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Emmett and 11.4 miles from Caldwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $7.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Emmett and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Caldwell.
Stop Ideas Near Star
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emmett and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 17.31 mi (27.86 km).
#1 Emmett
City in Gem County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 7,054 |
| Coordinates | 43.8735000, -116.4993000 |
| Altitude | 720 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.50 | $7.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.09 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.87 | $9.74 |
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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