How far is Ucon, ID from Caldwell, ID?

The driving distance from Ucon, ID to Caldwell, ID is about 313.2 miles (504.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
313.25 mi
04h 29m
Flight
236.24 mi
380.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
236.24 mi
Kilometers
380.19 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.25 mi
Kilometers
504.13 km
Drive Time
04h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caldwell
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM MDT
Return by in Ucon
Thu, Apr 23, 4:11 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ucon
2026-04-22T19:12
Arrive Caldwell
Wed, Apr 22, 11:41 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ucon
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
Eden
ID

City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States

From Ucon
156.4 mi
02h 14m
To Caldwell
156.8 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 to 29 mph SSW
Destination
54°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Yellowstone Highway

    2226 ft · 46 sec · North Yellowstone Highway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 105th North

    113 m · 6 sec · East 105th North

  4. 4

    Continue on East 105th North

    1958 ft · 40 sec · East 105th North

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1954 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    4.2 mi · 4 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Rigby Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Grandview Drive

    575 ft · 14 sec · Grandview Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello

    1466 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    46.5 mi · 44 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

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

    1 km · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

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

  14. 14

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

    1207 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Franklin Road

    2268 ft · 53 sec · Franklin Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North 21st Avenue

    3239 ft · 1 min · North 21st Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Blaine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Blaine Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South 10th Avenue

    51 m · 10 sec · South 10th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ucon and Caldwell.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
192 mi · 61%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 20%
Veterans Memorial Highway
46.5 mi · 15%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
4.15 mi · 1%
Rigby Highway
3.13 mi · 1%
East 105th North
0.81 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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+77 mi
236.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eden
02h 14m from Ucon
Leave By
8:02 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ucon 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 Ucon to Caldwell?

The road trip is about 313.2 miles (504.1 km) and usually takes 04h 29m 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?

Eden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.4 miles from Ucon and 156.8 miles from Caldwell.

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

The direct path is about 236.2 miles (380.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 77 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 8:02 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.02 one way or $86.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ucon and Rain Showers near Caldwell.

Stop Ideas Near Eden

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

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

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

21 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ucon and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 236.24 mi (380.19 km).

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#1 Ucon

City in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States

Population1,161
Coordinates43.5963000, -111.9638600
Altitude1466
CountryUnited States
Caldwell

#2 Caldwell

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population58,481
Coordinates43.6629400, -116.6873600
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Start: (-111.963769, 43.596383)
End: (-116.687278, 43.66289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 504 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.05 gal
41.84 L · about $43.02
Round trip
$86.04
22.1 gal · 83.68 L
Estimated CO2
98.2 kg one way
Round trip: 196.4 kg / 433 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $43.02 $86.04
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.75 $93.51
Premium $4.55 $50.27 $100.53
Diesel $5.41 $59.80 $119.61

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ucon and Caldwell. The current time is 19:12:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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