Origin
Amsco, ID
Afternoon in Amsco on Friday
Local time
12:11 PM
MDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Amsco, ID to Caldwell, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10 mi
16 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Amsco, ID
Marta Branco
Caldwell, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Amsco, ID to Caldwell, ID covers 10 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Emmett Road, ID 44, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4 miles on Emmett Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 16m drive with frequent turns across 10 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Emmett Road is the longest continuous segment at about 4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.2 miles in near Emmett Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Emmett Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Emmett Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.5 miles (Emmett Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Emmett Road
Turn left onto Emmett Road
Navigation decision point
4
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Emmett Road
Enter roundabout onto Emmett Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Emmett Road
Enter roundabout onto Emmett Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
ID 44
At end of road, turn right onto ID 44
Navigation decision point
8
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
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 Amsco, ID to Caldwell, ID, road signs begin pointing toward City Center along the way.
City Center
9.1 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Emmett Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| ID 44 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Idaho Medal of Honor Highway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| North 10th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Goodson Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Emmett Road
— 4 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amsco, ID and Caldwell, ID.
1
Start on Goodson Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Goodson Road
2
Turn left onto Emmett Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Emmett Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Emmett Road
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Emmett Road
4
Continue on Emmett Road
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Emmett Road
5
Enter roundabout onto Emmett Road
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Emmett Road
6
Continue on Emmett Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Emmett Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto ID 44
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
ID 44
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
9
Merge onto I 84; US 30
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Continue on I 84; US 20; US 26; US 30
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 28
Toward City Center, 10th Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn right onto North 10th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North 10th Avenue
13
Turn left
68 ft
·
6 sec
14
Turn right
79 ft
·
5 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.58 one way
$3.17 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| premium | $4.53 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Afternoon in Caldwell on Friday
Local time
12:11 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
5 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Amsco, ID to Caldwell, ID covers 10 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Emmett Road, ID 44, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5 miles from Amsco, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Emmett Road): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (Emmett Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 3.5 miles (Emmett Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Amsco, ID to Caldwell, ID, road signs begin pointing toward City Center along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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