How far is Bellevue, ID from Pocatello, ID?
The driving distance from Bellevue, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Butte County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain And Snow Showers then Slight Chance T-storms
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bellevue and Pocatello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellevue and Pocatello.
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Start on the route
2888 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Gannett Picabo Road
7.8 mi · 11 min · Gannett Picabo Road
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Continue on Gannett Road
4 mi · 10 min · Gannett Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Queens Crown Road
2675 ft · 50 sec · Queens Crown Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
41 mi · 47 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
2641 ft · 59 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Road
1997 ft · 30 sec · Park Road
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Continue on West Temple Avenue
934 ft · 41 sec · West Temple Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road
21 m · 9 sec · County Road
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Turn sharp right onto South Front Street
1247 ft · 30 sec · South Front Street
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
22.7 mi · 26 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
968 ft · 13 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Turn right
34 mi · 38 min
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Take the ramp right
1385 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
21 mi · 20 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pocatello Creek Road
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
2424 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oak Street
101 m · 12 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn left onto North 12th Avenue
637 ft · 25 sec · North 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto East Bridger Street
1802 ft · 1 min · East Bridger Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Avenue
151 m · 22 sec · 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 Bellevue 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.
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
41 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain And Snow Showers then Slight Chance T-storms leaving Bellevue and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Pocatello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bellevue to Pocatello?
The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Butte City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Bellevue and 74.7 miles from Pocatello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.1 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 1:16 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.36 one way or $40.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain And Snow Showers then Slight Chance T-storms around Bellevue and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Pocatello.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 100.2 mi (161.26 km).
#1 Bellevue
City in Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,456 |
| Coordinates | 43.4635200, -114.2606000 |
| Altitude | 1575 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
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 | $20.36 | $40.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $22.13 | $44.26 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $23.79 | $47.58 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $28.30 | $56.61 |
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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