How far is Mountain Home, ID from Caldwell, ID?
The driving distance from Mountain Home, ID to Caldwell, ID is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The capital of Idaho.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountain Home and Caldwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Home and Caldwell.
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Start on East 2nd North Street
793 ft · 37 sec · East 2nd North Street
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Turn right onto North 2nd East Street
2576 ft · 45 sec · North 2nd East Street
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Sunset Strip
1.3 km · 1 min · Sunset Strip
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Continue on Old Oregon Trail Highway
1002 ft · 17 sec · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Sunset Strip
1.2 km · 1 min · Sunset Strip
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Take the ramp straight
1220 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
57.9 mi · 59 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
3 mi · 3 min
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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 Mountain Home 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
57.9 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.
Rain Showers leaving Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home to Caldwell?
The road trip is about 67.8 miles (109.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?
Boise is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Mountain Home and 34 miles from Caldwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:22 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.30 one way or $18.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Mountain Home and Rain Showers near Caldwell.
Stop Ideas Near Boise
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Home and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 61.98 mi (99.75 km).
#1 Mountain Home
City in Elmore, Idaho, United States
| Population | 14,562 |
| Coordinates | 43.1329500, -115.6912000 |
| Altitude | 959 |
| 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: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
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 | $9.30 | $18.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $10.87 | $21.74 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $12.93 | $25.87 |
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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