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Trip from Marsing, ID to Caldwell, ID

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

21m

Distance

13.9 mi

22 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Marsing, ID

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city in and county seat of Canyon County, Idaho, United States

Caldwell, ID

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Trip Overview

Marsing, ID to Caldwell, ID is 13.9 miles and takes about 21m via Karcher Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, specifically within Idaho. Expect a local driving experience, with plenty of turns as you navigate through towns and residential areas. Given the minimal distance and time commitment, this trip is ideal for a quick errand or a simple connection between two points without much fanfare.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Karcher Road 4.8 mi 5m
West Main Street 4.8 mi 7m
South 10th Avenue 4.2 mi 8m
Longest stretch: Karcher Road — 4.8 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marsing, ID and Caldwell, ID.

1

Start on ID 55

4.8 mi · 7 min · West Main Street
2

Continue on ID 55

4.8 mi · 5 min · Karcher Road
3

Turn left onto South 10th Avenue

4.2 mi · 8 min · South 10th Avenue
4

Turn right

68 ft · 6 sec
5

Turn right

79 ft · 5 sec
6

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

3 of 3

3 decision points cluster between mile 9.7 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
9.7 mi into trip | ~12m in | South 10th Avenue

Turn left onto South 10th Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
13.8 mi into trip | ~21m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

4
13.8 mi into trip | ~21m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.20 one way

$4.41 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $2.31 $4.62
premium $4.53 $2.48 $4.96
diesel $5.61 $3.07 $6.14

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.2 0 $1.46 $0.67
Efficient EV 3.5 0 $1.22 $0.56
EV Truck/SUV 5.6 0 $1.95 $0.89

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Marsing, ID

Evening in Marsing on Saturday

Local time

8:45 PM

MDT

Current temp

38°F

Mostly Clear

ESE 2 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 10:04AM MDT until April 19 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 10:04AM MDT until April 19 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

Destination

Caldwell, ID

Evening in Caldwell on Saturday

Local time

8:45 PM

MDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

24 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

21m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is characterized by its frequent turns, making it a more engaged local experience rather than a straightforward highway cruise. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and local roads for the entire 13.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.8 miles along Karcher Road. As you progress, the route will feel like a typical journey through populated areas, requiring your attention to navigation and traffic signals.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Karcher Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 9.7 miles in near South 10th Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Marsing, ID to Caldwell, ID is easy. At 21m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (South 10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Karcher Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ID can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.

The main spots that need attention: at 9.7 miles (South 10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Caldwell, ID before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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