Caldwell to Ellensburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

297 miles 477.9 km · straight line
371.2 miles estimated 597.4 km · driving distance
7h 28min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
322° NW bearing direction

How far is Caldwell from Ellensburg?

The distance from Caldwell to Ellensburg is 297 miles (477.9 km) as the crow flies. Ellensburg is located NW of Caldwell. By car, the driving distance is approximately 371.2 miles, taking about 7h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Caldwell in Idaho and Ellensburg in Washington.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Caldwell and Ellensburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Caldwell to Ellensburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 28min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 58min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 6min $45–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Caldwell & Ellensburg

Quick Facts

Caldwell
43.66°N, 116.69°W
America/Boise
724m elevation
Ellensburg
47.00°N, 120.55°W
America/Los_Angeles
470m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients