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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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.
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Start on East Central Street
35 m · 11 sec · East Central Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1936 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 39
2995 ft · 51 sec · State Highway 39
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Continue on South Powerline Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · South Powerline Road
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Turn straight onto West Highway 39
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Highway 39
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Continue on State Highway 39
10 mi · 15 min · State Highway 39
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Take the ramp left
1408 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
17.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: West Pocatello
1562 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
79 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
4.4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto East Gould Street
1674 ft · 28 sec · East Gould Street
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Continue on Gould Street
106 m · 11 sec · Gould Street
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Turn right onto Pocatello Avenue
573 ft · 15 sec · Pocatello Avenue
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Turn left onto North 7th Avenue
2001 ft · 1 min · North 7th Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Aberdeen
City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,977 |
| Coordinates | 42.9440800, -112.8383300 |
| Altitude | 1342 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pocatello
The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.
| Population | 56,637 |
| Coordinates | 42.8713000, -112.4455300 |
| Altitude | 1360 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 7th Avenue (-112.445543, 42.871292)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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