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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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 04h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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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.
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Start on the route
17 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North Yellowstone Highway
2226 ft · 46 sec · North Yellowstone Highway
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Turn right onto East 105th North
113 m · 6 sec · East 105th North
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Continue on East 105th North
1958 ft · 40 sec · East 105th North
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Take the ramp left
1954 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
4.2 mi · 4 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Rigby Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway
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Merge slight right onto Grandview Drive
575 ft · 14 sec · Grandview Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello
1466 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
46.5 mi · 44 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
192.4 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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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 Ucon and Caldwell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Eden.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ucon and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 236.24 mi (380.19 km).
#1 Ucon
City in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,161 |
| Coordinates | 43.5963000, -111.9638600 |
| Altitude | 1466 |
| 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: 504 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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