How far is Moreland, ID from Caldwell, ID?

The driving distance from Moreland, ID to Caldwell, ID is about 282.6 miles (454.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
282.58 mi
04h 07m
Flight
215.09 mi
346.15 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.09 mi
Kilometers
346.15 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.58 mi
Kilometers
454.77 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caldwell
Thu, Oct 15, 4:49 PM MDT
Return by in Moreland
Thu, Oct 15, 8:56 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Moreland
2026-10-15T12:42
Arrive Caldwell
Thu, Oct 15, 4:49 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:46 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Moreland
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Jerome
ID

City in Idaho, United States

From Moreland
141.3 mi
02h 03m
To Caldwell
141.3 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NNE
Destination
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 740 West

    1 km · 1 min · North 740 West

  2. 2

    Continue on Moreland Riverside Road

    1125 ft · 29 sec · Moreland Riverside Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1385 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    19.7 mi · 19 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls

    1 km · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    192.4 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

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

    1207 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Franklin Road

    2268 ft · 53 sec · Franklin Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North 21st Avenue

    3239 ft · 1 min · North 21st Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Blaine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Blaine Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South 10th Avenue

    51 m · 10 sec · South 10th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Moreland 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
192 mi · 68%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 22%
Veterans Memorial Highway
19.7 mi · 7%
Blaine Street
0.79 mi
North 740 West
0.65 mi
North 21st Avenue
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

192 mi · 03h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+67.5 mi
215.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jerome
02h 03m from Moreland
Leave By
8:46 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Moreland and Sunny near Caldwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 282.6 miles (454.8 km) and usually takes 04h 07m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jerome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.3 miles from Moreland and 141.3 miles from Caldwell.

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

The direct path is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.53 one way or $97.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jerome

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

18 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Moreland and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 215.09 mi (346.15 km).

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#1 Moreland

Situated on the Snake River Plain at an elevation of approximately 4,462 feet, this unincorporated community in Bingham County is characterized by irrigated farming operations.

Population0
Coordinates43.2226900, -112.4424800
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Caldwell

#2 Caldwell

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population58,481
Coordinates43.6629400, -116.6873600
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Start: West 175 North (-112.44248, 43.222626)
End: (-116.687278, 43.66289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.97 gal
37.75 L · about $48.53
Round trip
$97.07
19.94 gal · 75.5 L
Estimated CO2
88.6 kg one way
Round trip: 177.2 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.87 $48.53 $97.07
Mid-grade $5.19 $51.73 $103.47
Premium $5.46 $54.39 $108.77
Diesel $6.35 $63.33 $126.66

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Moreland and Caldwell. The current time is 12:42:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.