How far is Lowman, ID from Caldwell, ID?
The driving distance from Lowman, ID to Caldwell, ID is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Boise County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lowman and Caldwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowman and Caldwell.
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Start on North Shore Drive
1514 ft · 1 min · North Shore Drive
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Turn left onto Ponderosa Pine Scenic Route
132 m · 16 sec · Ponderosa Pine Scenic Route
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Turn left onto Banks Lowman Road
33.3 mi · 59 min · Banks Lowman Road
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Turn left onto Horseshoe Bend Road
109 m · 6 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Highway 55
12.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on ID 55
2 mi · 5 min · ID 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway
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Continue on North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road
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Turn right onto East State Street
7.2 mi · 10 min · East State Street
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Turn left onto Central Valley Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Central Valley Expressway
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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 Lowman and Caldwell.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Banks Lowman Road
Turn left onto Banks Lowman Road
33.3 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Areas Of Frost leaving Lowman and Sunny near Caldwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lowman to Caldwell?
The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.2 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Horseshoe Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Lowman and 44 miles from Caldwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.09 one way or $30.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Lowman and Sunny near Caldwell.
Stop Ideas Near Horseshoe Bend
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 Horseshoe Bend.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lowman and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 60.56 mi (97.46 km).
#1 Lowman
Located at an elevation of 3,776 feet within the Boise National Forest, this settlement is situated along the South Fork of the Payette River in mountainous Boise County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 44.0835100, -115.6206600 |
| Altitude | 1151 |
| 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: Caldwell (-116.68736, 43.66294)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $4.87 | $15.09 | $30.18 |
| Mid-grade | $5.19 | $16.09 | $32.17 |
| Premium | $5.46 | $16.91 | $33.82 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $19.69 | $39.38 |
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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