How far is Payette, ID from Caldwell, ID?
The driving distance from Payette, ID to Caldwell, ID is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Payette County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Payette and Caldwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Payette and Caldwell.
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Start on 3rd Avenue North
102 m · 20 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Continue on North Main Street
1208 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Center Avenue
124 m · 23 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
2127 ft · 36 sec · South 7th Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
531 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Northwest 16th Street
2821 ft · 47 sec · Northwest 16th Street
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Continue on East Idaho Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · East Idaho Avenue
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Turn left
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
27.7 mi · 26 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward City Center, 10th Avenue
1563 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto North 10th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · North 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 Payette and Caldwell.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Old Oregon Trail Highway
Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
27.7 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Payette and Partly Sunny near Caldwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Payette to Caldwell?
The road trip is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Payette and 16 miles from Caldwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Payette and Partly Sunny near Caldwell.
Stop Ideas Near New Plymouth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Payette and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 31.21 mi (50.22 km).
#1 Payette
City in Idaho
| Population | 7,727 |
| Coordinates | 44.0782200, -116.9337700 |
| Altitude | 655 |
| 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: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $6.39 | $12.77 |
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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