How far is American Falls, ID from Pocatello, ID?
The driving distance from American Falls, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between American Falls and Pocatello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between American Falls and Pocatello.
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Start on the route
53 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Fort Hall Avenue
53 m · 13 sec · Fort Hall Avenue
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
1352 ft · 27 sec · Harrison Street
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Continue on Pocatello Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Pocatello Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pocatello Avenue
2778 ft · 51 sec · Pocatello Avenue
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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 right to continue on US 30: West Pocatello
4.5 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 American Falls and Pocatello.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Pocatello Avenue
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.
Sunny leaving American Falls and Mostly Sunny near Pocatello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from American Falls to Pocatello?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Aberdeen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from American Falls and 12.4 miles from Pocatello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:36 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.43 one way or $6.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around American Falls and Mostly Sunny near Pocatello.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between American Falls and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 21.54 mi (34.67 km).
#1 American Falls
City in Idaho
| Population | 4,315 |
| Coordinates | 42.7860200, -112.8544400 |
| Altitude | 1343 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.43 | $6.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $4.76 | $9.53 |
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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