How far is Hansen, ID from Caldwell, ID?
The driving distance from Hansen, ID to Caldwell, ID is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hansen and Caldwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hansen and Caldwell.
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Start on Maple Avenue
2 m · 2 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street North
952 ft · 47 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left
1316 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto North 3800 East
1.8 mi · 3 min · North 3800 East
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Turn slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp left
1797 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
152.6 mi · 2 hr 29 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 Hansen and Caldwell.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
153 mi · 02h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Hansen 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 Hansen to Caldwell?
The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km) and usually takes 02h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from Hansen and 79.5 miles from Caldwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:44 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.80 one way or $43.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hansen and Rain Showers near Caldwell.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain Home
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 Mountain Home.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hansen and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 143.57 mi (231.06 km).
#1 Hansen
City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,284 |
| Coordinates | 42.5306800, -114.3010100 |
| Altitude | 1228 |
| 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: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $23.69 | $47.39 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $25.47 | $50.95 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $30.31 | $60.61 |
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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