How far is Aberdeen, ID from Pocatello, ID?

The driving distance from Aberdeen, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.62 mi
00h 42m
Flight
20.51 mi
33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.51 mi
Kilometers
33 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.62 mi
Kilometers
63.77 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pocatello
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM MDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Thu, Apr 23, 1:25 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-04-23T00:00
Arrive Pocatello
Thu, Apr 23, 12:43 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
American Falls
ID

City in Idaho

From Aberdeen
19.8 mi
00h 21m
To Pocatello
19.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
22 mph WSW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Pocatello.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Pocatello.

  1. 1

    Start on East Central Street

    35 m · 11 sec · East Central Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1936 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 39

    2995 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 39

  4. 4

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · South Powerline Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Highway 39

    1.7 mi · 3 min · West Highway 39

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 39

    10 mi · 15 min · State Highway 39

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1408 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.3 mi · 16 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: West Pocatello

    1562 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    79 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    4.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Gould Street

    1674 ft · 28 sec · East Gould Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Gould Street

    106 m · 11 sec · Gould Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pocatello Avenue

    573 ft · 15 sec · Pocatello Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 7th Avenue

    2001 ft · 1 min · North 7th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Pocatello.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 39
28.2 mi · 71%
South Powerline Road
3.73 mi · 9%
West Highway 39
1.68 mi · 4%
North 7th Avenue
0.38 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.37 mi · 1%
US 30
0.34 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 39

Merge slight left

17.3 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
20.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Falls
00h 21m from Aberdeen
Leave By
7:04 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Aberdeen and Light Rain Likely near Pocatello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Pocatello?

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

American Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Aberdeen and 19.8 miles from Pocatello.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Aberdeen and Light Rain Likely near Pocatello.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 20.51 mi (33 km).

Aberdeen

#1 Aberdeen

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Population1,977
Coordinates42.9440800, -112.8383300
Altitude1342
CountryUnited States
Pocatello

#2 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

Population56,637
Coordinates42.8713000, -112.4455300
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Start: East Central Street (-112.83833, 42.944082)
End: North 7th Avenue (-112.445543, 42.871292)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.4 gal
5.29 L · about $5.45
Round trip
$10.90
2.8 gal · 10.58 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.9 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $5.45 $10.90
Mid-grade $4.23 $5.92 $11.85
Premium $4.55 $6.37 $12.74
Diesel $5.41 $7.58 $15.15

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and Pocatello. The current time is 00:00:29.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.