How far is Plummer, ID from Caldwell, ID?
The driving distance from Plummer, ID to Caldwell, ID is about 352.3 miles (566.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.9 miles (408.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 15m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Idaho County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plummer and Caldwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plummer and Caldwell.
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Start on C Street
36 m · 6 sec · C Street
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Turn right onto 10th Street
49.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min · 10th Street
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Continue on North Main Street
535 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Jackson Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Reisenauer Road
5.2 mi · 7 min · Reisenauer Road
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Turn right
22.9 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Missoula, Boise
68.1 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Turn right onto Johnston Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Johnston Road
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Turn right
76.4 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Virginia Street
46.6 mi · 1 hr · Virginia Street
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Turn left onto Superior Street
44.4 mi · 55 min · Superior Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 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 Plummer and Caldwell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn right
76.4 mi · 01h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Rain leaving Plummer 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 Plummer to Caldwell?
The road trip is about 352.3 miles (566.9 km) and usually takes 06h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
White Bird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 175.3 miles from Plummer and 177 miles from Caldwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.9 miles (408.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.4 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.39 one way or $96.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Plummer and Caldwell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Plummer and Rain Showers near Caldwell.
Stop Ideas Near White Bird
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 White Bird.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plummer and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 253.91 mi (408.63 km).
#1 Plummer
City in Idaho, USA
| Population | 1,029 |
| Coordinates | 47.3351800, -116.8885100 |
| Altitude | 836 |
| 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: 567 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 23m |
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 | $48.39 | $96.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $52.59 | $105.18 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $56.54 | $113.09 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $67.27 | $134.54 |
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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