How far is McCall, ID from Caldwell, ID?
The driving distance from McCall, ID to Caldwell, ID is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91 miles (146.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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 26m.
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
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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McCall and Caldwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McCall and Caldwell.
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Start on East Lake Street
38 m · 4 sec · East Lake Street
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Turn right onto North 3rd Street
46.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on ID 55
18.5 mi · 25 min · ID 55
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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 McCall 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.
North 3rd Street
Turn right onto North 3rd Street
46.6 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving McCall and Partly Cloudy near Caldwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McCall to Caldwell?
The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Crouch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.5 miles from McCall and 59.2 miles from Caldwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91 miles (146.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 $16.31 one way or $32.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around McCall and Partly Cloudy near Caldwell.
Stop Ideas Near Crouch
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 Crouch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McCall and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 91.01 mi (146.47 km).
#1 McCall
City in Valley County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 3,597 |
| Coordinates | 44.9110100, -116.0987400 |
| Altitude | 1528 |
| 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: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 28m |
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 | $16.31 | $32.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $17.73 | $35.46 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $19.06 | $38.12 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $22.68 | $45.35 |
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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