How far is Ammon, ID from Pocatello, ID?

The driving distance from Ammon, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.94 mi
00h 54m
Flight
47.87 mi
77.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.87 mi
Kilometers
77.04 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.94 mi
Kilometers
86.8 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pocatello
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM MDT
Return by in Ammon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ammon
2026-04-23T02:03
Arrive Pocatello
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ammon
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Blackfoot
ID

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

From Ammon
26.6 mi
00h 27m
To Pocatello
27.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 mph SW
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 Ammon and Pocatello.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Molen Street

    41 m · 12 sec · Molen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    753 ft · 35 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · East Sunnyside Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit left toward Blackfook, Pocatello, Salt Lake City

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    44.3 mi · 42 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Pocatello Creek Road

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    2424 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oak Street

    101 m · 12 sec · East Oak Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 12th Avenue

    637 ft · 25 sec · North 12th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Bridger Street

    1802 ft · 1 min · East Bridger Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 7th Avenue

    151 m · 22 sec · North 7th Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ammon 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
44.3 mi · 82%
East Sunnyside Road
6.07 mi · 11%
Jefferson Avenue
1.04 mi · 2%
Pocatello Creek Road
0.71 mi · 1%
East Bridger Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Blackfook
0.25 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

44.3 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
47.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackfoot
00h 27m from Ammon
Leave By
4:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Ammon 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 Ammon to Pocatello?

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blackfoot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Ammon and 27.3 miles from Pocatello.

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

The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.40 one way or $14.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ammon and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 47.87 mi (77.04 km).

Ammon

#1 Ammon

City in Idaho, United States

Population17,115
Coordinates43.4696400, -111.9666400
Altitude1437
CountryUnited States
Pocatello

#2 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

Population56,637
Coordinates42.8713000, -112.4455300
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Start: Molen Street (-111.966641, 43.469622)
End: North 7th Avenue (-112.445543, 42.871292)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.2 L · about $7.40
Round trip
$14.79
3.8 gal · 14.4 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.40 $14.79
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.04 $16.08
Premium $4.55 $8.64 $17.29
Diesel $5.41 $10.28 $20.57

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 Ammon and Pocatello. The current time is 02:03:18.

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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.