Origin
Parma, ID
Evening in Parma on Saturday
Local time
8:46 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parma, 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
24m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Parma, ID
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Caldwell, ID
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Parma and Caldwell, this 16.6-mile trip is an efficient way to navigate the Mountain West region. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 24 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. With fuel costs estimated at just $3, this is a highly budget-friendly route that requires no overnight stops. Navigating via the Idaho Medal of Honor Highway, Elgin Street, and East Grove Avenue, you will find the trip straightforward and functional. Because both the start and end points reside within the same region, you won't have to worry about major environmental or time zone shifts.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Medal of Honor Highway | 13 mi | 18m |
| Elgin Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East Grove Avenue | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| North 10th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
— 13 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parma, ID and Caldwell, ID.
1
Start on US 95; US 20; US 26
0.7 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Grove Avenue
2
Continue on US 95; US 20; US 26
7.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
3
Continue on US 20; US 26
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Elgin Street
4
Continue on US 20; US 26
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
5
Take the ramp onto US 20; US 26
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
6
Continue on I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Continue on I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 28
Toward City Center, 10th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto North 10th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 10th Avenue
10
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
11
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
12
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 14.2 and 16.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
14.2 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 20; US 26 / Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Take the ramp onto US 20; US 26 / Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Navigation decision point
8
15.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward City Center, 10th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 28
Toward City Center, 10th Avenue
3
15.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
North 10th Avenue
Turn right onto North 10th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
16.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
16.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.63 one way
$5.26 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.76 | $5.51 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Caldwell, ID
Evening in Caldwell on Saturday
Local time
8:46 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
16 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
24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that prioritizes navigation through community arteries over high-speed interstate cruising. You will spend 0% of your time on major interstates, as the route relies entirely on local roads and highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 13 miles along the Idaho Medal of Honor Highway, providing the bulk of your momentum before you transition into the local street network. Because the road character shifts from highway driving to the tighter turns of Elgin Street and East Grove Avenue, keep your focus sharp during the final segments. It is a practical, no-frills drive that rewards steady attention to signage.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13 mi on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14.2 miles in near US 20; US 26 / Idaho Medal of Honor Highway.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.2 miles (US 20; US 26 / Idaho Medal of Honor Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles (North 10th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Parma, ID to Caldwell, ID, road signs begin pointing toward City Center along the way.
City Center
15.6 mi in
|
~22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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 13 miles on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 14.2 miles (US 20; US 26 / Idaho Medal of Honor Highway): Navigation decision point; at 15.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles (North 10th Avenue): 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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