Caldwell, ID Road Trips
Sitting in the Mountain West, Caldwell, ID is a local road trip base with 26 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 315 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Routes from Caldwell, ID spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
26
Longest Drive
471.2 mi
Ponderay, ID
Quickest Drive
2h 20m
Jerome, ID
Plan Around Caldwell, ID
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Caldwell, ID is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Caldwell, ID
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Caldwell, ID
Caldwell, ID to Ponderay, ID
Caldwell, ID to Kellogg, ID
Caldwell, ID to Priest River, ID
Caldwell, ID to Spirit Lake, ID
Caldwell, ID to Post Falls, ID
Caldwell, ID to Plummer, ID
Caldwell, ID to Sugar City, ID
Caldwell, ID to Lincoln, ID
Caldwell, ID to Idaho Falls, ID
Caldwell, ID to Moscow, ID
Caldwell, ID to Shelley, ID
Caldwell, ID to Moreland, ID
Caldwell, ID to Fort Hall, ID
Caldwell, ID to Pocatello, ID
Caldwell, ID to Lapwai, ID
Caldwell, ID to Aberdeen, ID
Caldwell, ID to Kamiah, ID
Caldwell, ID to Hansen, ID
Driving from Caldwell, ID
The typical drive from Caldwell, ID covers about 315 miles and takes around 5h 40m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 471 miles (8h 46m), while the shortest is just 140 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Caldwell, ID most often head toward Ponderay, ID (471.2 mi, 8h 46m), Kellogg, ID (463.4 mi, 8h 30m), Priest River, ID (448.4 mi, 8h 35m), Spirit Lake, ID (434.4 mi, 8h 10m), and Post Falls, ID (418.3 mi, 7h 41m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in ID currently averages around $4.6 per gallon. For the typical 315-mile trip from Caldwell, ID, budget about $57 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 19 mapped routes leaving Caldwell, ID and 7 routes heading into Caldwell, ID, covering 26 total connections. Distances range from 140 to 471 miles.
The longest mapped route from Caldwell, ID covers 471 miles and takes approximately 8h 46m. Shorter options start at just 140 miles.
The average route from Caldwell, ID runs about 315 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 40m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.6/gallon for regular), the average 315-mile trip from Caldwell, ID costs roughly $57 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Caldwell, ID include Ponderay, ID, Kellogg, ID, Priest River, ID and Spirit Lake, ID. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Caldwell, ID by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
63,465
Median Income
$66,663
Median Home Value
$322,100
Median Age
30.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Caldwell, ID at a Glance
Founded
1883
Elevation
2,375 ft
Area
22 mi²
Notable People from Caldwell, ID
A sampling of people born in Caldwell, ID.
Butch Otter
1942
American politician (born 1942)
Renee Tenison
1968
American actress
Gary Stevens
1963
American jockey
Thomas C. Coffin
1887–1934
American politician (1887-1934)
Matt Bauscher
1985
American basketball player
Shea McClellin
1989
American football player
Cody Pickett
1980
American gridiron football player (born 1980)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Caldwell, ID.
Blatchley Hall
historic college building of the College of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho, United States
F. F. Beale House
historic house in Caldwell, Idaho, USA
North Caldwell Historic District
historic district in Caldwell, Idaho
Caldwell Historic District
A. K. Steunenberg House
house in Caldwell, Idaho
Caldwell Carnegie Library
Carnegie library in Caldwell, Idaho
Carrie Adell Strahorn Memorial Library
historic college building of the College of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho, United States
Sterry Hall
historic college building of the College of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q849592), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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