Origin
Caldwell, ID
Morning in Caldwell on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caldwell, ID to Marsing, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caldwell, ID
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Marsing, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Caldwell, ID to Marsing, ID covers 13.9 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Karcher Road, Sunnyslope Road, South 10th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.8 miles on Karcher Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.20 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Karcher Road | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Sunnyslope Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| South 10th Avenue | 4.1 mi | 8m |
| Cleveland Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Karcher Road
— 4.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell, ID and Marsing, ID.
1
Start on this road
90 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto I 84 Business
72 ft
·
4 sec
·
Cleveland Boulevard
3
Turn right
141 ft
·
12 sec
4
Turn right
150 ft
·
16 sec
5
Turn left onto South 10th Avenue
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
South 10th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto ID 55
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Karcher Road
7
Continue on ID 55
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Sunnyslope Road
8
Arrive at destination
ID 55
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
I 84 Business / Cleveland Boulevard
Turn left onto I 84 Business / Cleveland Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 10th Avenue
Turn left onto South 10th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
ID 55 / Karcher Road
Turn right onto ID 55 / Karcher Road
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.
Destination
Marsing, ID
Morning in Marsing on Saturday
Local time
11:37 AM
MDT
Current temp
73°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
11 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
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?
13.9 mi in 21m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 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?
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 early in the drive near I 84 Business / Cleveland Boulevard.
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 21m 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: near the start (I 84 Business / Cleveland Boulevard): Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 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. 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: near the start (I 84 Business / Cleveland Boulevard): Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Marsing, ID before heading back.
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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