Trip from Caldwell, ID to Pinehurst, ID

Drive Time

2h 55m

Distance

145.2 mi

234 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 45m ★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 4m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m

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

Downtown Caldwell, ID, ID

Caldwell, ID

Liliana Drew

Downtown Pinehurst, ID, ID

Pinehurst, ID

Aleksandr Poklad

Trip Overview

The drive from Caldwell, ID to Pinehurst, ID covers 145.2 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Cleveland Boulevard, South 10th Avenue, North Illinois Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.01 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

72.6 miles from Caldwell, ID

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 55m drive with frequent turns across 145.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cleveland Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Caldwell, ID to Pinehurst, ID is easy. At 2h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Caldwell, ID to Pinehurst, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Cleveland Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
South 10th Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
North Illinois Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
US 30 East Unavailable Refreshing
East Idaho Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Northwest 16th Street Unavailable Refreshing
North Whitley Drive Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Cleveland Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on the route

92 ft · 12 sec · the route
2

Turn left onto Cleveland Boulevard

72 ft · 4 sec · Cleveland Boulevard
3

Turn right

141 ft · 13 sec
4

Turn right

151 ft · 13 sec
5

Turn right onto South 10th Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 10th Avenue
6

Continue on North Illinois Avenue

0.1 mi · 24 sec · North Illinois Avenue
7

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 28 sec
8

Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

28 mi · 27 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
9

Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette

0.3 mi · 34 sec · US 30 East: Fruitland, Payette
10

Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue

0.6 mi · 52 sec · East Idaho Avenue
11

Continue on Northwest 16th Street

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Northwest 16th Street
12

Turn left onto North Whitley Drive

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Whitley Drive
13

Turn slight right onto South 16th Street

36 mi · 44 min · South 16th Street
14

Continue on Railroad Street

8.5 mi · 10 min · Railroad Street
15

Take the exit slight right toward Superior Street

364 ft · 12 sec · Superior Street
16

Merge slight left onto East Central Boulevard

47 mi · 1 hr · East Central Boulevard
17

Turn left onto North Norris Avenue

21 mi · 23 min · North Norris Avenue
18

Turn right

43 ft · 6 sec
19

Turn left

0.1 mi · 27 sec
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.6 miles from Caldwell, ID, or about 1h 27m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 72.6 miles or 1h 27m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pinehurst, ID than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Caldwell, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 145.2 miles and 2h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Caldwell, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 72.6 mi from Caldwell, ID · 1h 27m into the drive

Downtown Emmett, ID, ID

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Emmett, ID

73 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Emmett, ID

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Emmett, ID

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.6 miles from Caldwell, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pinehurst, ID

The final approach into Pinehurst, 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 Pinehurst, ID.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.01 one way

$46.02 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.23 $24.19 $48.37
premium $4.53 $25.89 $51.78
diesel $5.64 $32.26 $64.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 50.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.6 0 $15.25 $6.97
Efficient EV 36.3 0 $12.70 $5.81
EV Truck/SUV 58.1 0 $20.33 $9.29

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Caldwell, ID

Evening in Caldwell on Sunday

Local time

7:57 PM

MDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pinehurst, ID

Evening in Pinehurst on Sunday

Local time

7:57 PM

MDT

Current temp

31°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

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

Temperature spread

8 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

2h 55m 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 Caldwell, ID to Pinehurst, ID covers 145.2 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cleveland Boulevard, South 10th Avenue, North Illinois Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.6 miles from Caldwell, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.01 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Caldwell, ID to Pinehurst, ID is easy. At 2h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Caldwell, ID to Pinehurst, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Caldwell, ID to Pinehurst, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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