How far is Boise, ID from Pocatello, ID?
The driving distance from Boise, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 234.3 miles (377 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boise and Pocatello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boise and Pocatello.
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Start on the route
36 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
80 m · 21 sec
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
849 ft · 39 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto West Myrtle Street
1 km · 1 min · West Myrtle Street
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Turn right onto South Broadway Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · South Broadway Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 East
2049 ft · 46 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
166.5 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
58.3 mi · 55 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 Boise 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.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
166 mi · 02h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers leaving Boise 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 Boise to Pocatello?
The road trip is about 234.3 miles (377 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jerome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117 miles from Boise and 117.3 miles from Pocatello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196 miles (315.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.20 one way or $64.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Boise and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Pocatello.
Stop Ideas Near Jerome
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jerome.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boise and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 195.95 mi (315.35 km).
#1 Boise
The capital of Idaho.
| Population | 228,959 |
| Coordinates | 43.6135000, -116.2034500 |
| Altitude | 823 |
| 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: 377 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 55m |
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 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $34.99 | $69.98 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $37.62 | $75.24 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $44.76 | $89.51 |
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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