Drive Time
4h 11m
Distance
248.5 mi
400 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
The drive from Caldwell, ID to Aberdeen, ID covers 248.5 miles and takes about 4h 11m 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, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
124.3 miles from Caldwell, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 11m drive with frequent turns across 248.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 10th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 86 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Frontage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fort Hall Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Idaho Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell, ID and Aberdeen, ID.
Start on the route
Turn left onto Cleveland Boulevard
Turn right
Turn right
Turn right onto South 10th Avenue
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward I 86 Business, ID 37: Rockland, American Falls
Turn left onto South Frontage Road
Continue on Lincoln Street
Continue on Fort Hall Avenue
Turn left onto Idaho Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 39
Continue on West Highway 39
Continue on South Powerline Road
Turn straight onto State Highway 39
Continue on South Main Street
Turn right onto East Central Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.3 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aberdeen, 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 248.5 miles and 4h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.3 mi from Caldwell, ID · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 124.3 miles from Caldwell, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Aberdeen, 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 Aberdeen, ID.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$38.09 one way
$76.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $41.39 | $82.79 |
| premium | $4.55 | $44.50 | $89.01 |
| diesel | $5.41 | $52.95 | $105.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.6 | 0 | $26.09 | $11.93 |
| Efficient EV | 62.1 | 0 | $21.74 | $9.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.4 | 1 | $34.79 | $15.90 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Caldwell on Saturday
Local time
7:22 AM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Aberdeen on Saturday
Local time
7:22 AM
MDT
Current temp
31°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
38°F
Twin Falls, ID
124 mi in
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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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