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41m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caldwell, ID
Liliana Drew
Emmett, ID
Marta Branco
The drive from Caldwell, ID to Emmett, ID covers 28.2 miles and takes about 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Emmett Highway, Idaho Medal of Honor Highway, West Chinden Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.5 miles on Emmett Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
14.1 miles from Caldwell, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Expect a 41m drive with frequent turns across 28.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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 0.8 miles in near South 21st Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 41m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (South 21st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (South Johns Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 27.2 miles (South Johns Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto South 21st Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto South Johns Avenue
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Emmett Highway | 13.5 mi | 17m |
| Idaho Medal of Honor Highway | 7 mi | 9m |
| West Chinden Boulevard | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Central Valley Expressway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Cleveland Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Johns Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Franklin Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South 21st Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell, ID and Emmett, ID.
Start on this road
Turn left onto I 84 Business
Turn left onto South 21st Avenue
Continue on Franklin Road
Continue on US 20; US 26
Continue on US 20; US 26
Turn left onto ID 16
Continue on ID 16
Turn right onto South Johns Avenue
Enter roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
Continue on South Johns Avenue
Enter roundabout onto East 4th Street
Continue on East 4th Street
Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
Turn left onto East 2nd Street
Turn left
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28.2 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 14.1 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Emmett, ID than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Caldwell, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Caldwell, ID
This is one driving day of about 28.2 miles and 41m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 14.1 mi from Caldwell, ID · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
14 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
The final approach into Emmett, ID usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Emmett, ID.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.47 one way
$8.94 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $4.70 | $9.39 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.03 | $10.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.27 | $12.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Caldwell on Sunday
Local time
5:41 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Rain Showers Likely
Destination
Evening in Emmett on Sunday
Local time
5:41 PM
MDT
Current temp
46°F
Rain Showers Likely
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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