How far is Kimberly, ID from Caldwell, ID?

The driving distance from Kimberly, ID to Caldwell, ID is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
160.87 mi
02h 25m
Flight
140.77 mi
226.54 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.77 mi
Kilometers
226.54 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.87 mi
Kilometers
258.89 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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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 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caldwell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 PM MDT
Return by in Kimberly
Thu, Apr 23, 6:07 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kimberly
2026-04-23T13:16
Arrive Caldwell
Thu, Apr 23, 3:42 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kimberly
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Glenns Ferry
ID

City in Elmore County, Idaho, United States

From Kimberly
80.3 mi
01h 12m
To Caldwell
80.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph W
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3062 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North 3500 East

    2169 ft · 39 sec · North 3500 East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 3800 North

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East 3800 North

  4. 4

    Continue on ID 50

    2676 ft · 35 sec · ID 50

  5. 5

    Continue on South 1150 East

    147 m · 14 sec · South 1150 East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1797 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    152.6 mi · 2 hr 29 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20, US 26 East

    1207 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Franklin Road

    2268 ft · 53 sec · Franklin Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North 21st Avenue

    3239 ft · 1 min · North 21st Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Blaine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Blaine Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South 10th Avenue

    51 m · 10 sec · South 10th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
153 mi · 95%
East 3800 North
4.18 mi · 3%
Blaine Street
0.79 mi
North 21st Avenue
0.61 mi
Main Street
0.58 mi
ID 50
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
140.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenns Ferry
01h 12m from Kimberly
Leave By
1:38 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kimberly 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 Kimberly to Caldwell?

The road trip is about 160.9 miles (258.9 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Glenns Ferry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Kimberly and 80.6 miles from Caldwell.

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

The direct path is about 140.7 miles (226.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 1:38 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.11 one way or $44.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kimberly and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Caldwell.

Stop Ideas Near Glenns Ferry

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

81 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle
BUS

Boise, Idaho

104 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kimberly and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 140.77 mi (226.54 km).

Kimberly

#1 Kimberly

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States of America

Population4,054
Coordinates42.5338000, -114.3647600
Altitude1196
CountryUnited States
Caldwell

#2 Caldwell

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population58,481
Coordinates43.6629400, -116.6873600
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-114.364788, 42.5338)
End: (-116.687278, 43.66289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.68 gal
21.49 L · about $22.11
Round trip
$44.22
11.36 gal · 42.98 L
Estimated CO2
50.5 kg one way
Round trip: 101 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $22.11 $44.22
Mid-grade $4.23 $24.03 $48.06
Premium $4.55 $25.84 $51.68
Diesel $5.41 $30.74 $61.48

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kimberly and Caldwell. The current time is 13:16:39.

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.