How far is Fruitland, ID from Caldwell, ID?

The driving distance from Fruitland, ID to Caldwell, ID is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.21 mi
00h 28m
Flight
26.41 mi
42.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.41 mi
Kilometers
42.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.21 mi
Kilometers
45.4 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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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 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caldwell
Fri, Apr 17, 10:05 AM MDT
Return by in Fruitland
Fri, Apr 17, 10:34 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fruitland
2026-04-17T09:37
Arrive Caldwell
Fri, Apr 17, 10:05 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fruitland
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Plymouth
ID

City in Payette County, Idaho, United States

From Fruitland
14.1 mi
00h 14m
To Caldwell
14.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Iowa Avenue

    21 m · 5 sec · South Iowa Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 4th Street

    726 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 4th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pennsylvania Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Pennsylvania Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · South Pennsylvania Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit left

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    23.5 mi · 22 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    1.1 km · 48 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  8. 8

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

    1563 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North 10th Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · North 10th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
23.5 mi · 83%
South Pennsylvania Avenue
2.83 mi · 10%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
0.69 mi · 2%
North 10th Avenue
0.65 mi · 2%
City Center
0.3 mi · 1%
Southwest 4th Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

23.5 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Plymouth
00h 14m from Fruitland
Leave By
7:32 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fruitland and Sunny near Caldwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

New Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.1 miles from Fruitland and 14.1 miles from Caldwell.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fruitland and Sunny near Caldwell.

Stop Ideas Near New Plymouth

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

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

BUS

Ontario

13 mi away
653 East Idaho Avenue
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Vale, Oregon

34 mi away
151 Smith Street North
BUS

Nampa, Idaho

49 mi away
3116 Garrity Blvd
BUS

Boise, Idaho

63 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fruitland and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 26.41 mi (42.51 km).

Fruitland

#1 Fruitland

City in Idaho

Population5,426
Coordinates44.0076600, -116.9165500
Altitude679
CountryUnited States
Caldwell

#2 Caldwell

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population58,481
Coordinates43.6629400, -116.6873600
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Start: South Iowa Avenue (-116.916541, 44.00766)
End: (-116.687278, 43.66289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.77 L · about $3.89
Round trip
$7.79
2 gal · 7.54 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.89 $7.79
Mid-grade $4.23 $4.23 $8.46
Premium $4.55 $4.55 $9.10
Diesel $5.41 $5.41 $10.82

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fruitland and Caldwell. The current time is 09:37:05.

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.