How far is Buhl, ID from Pocatello, ID?
The driving distance from Buhl, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cassia County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buhl and Pocatello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buhl and Pocatello.
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Start on Main Street
20 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue South
3171 ft · 2 min · Broadway Avenue South
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Continue on East 4100 North
2.3 mi · 4 min · East 4100 North
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Continue on 4100 North
6.7 mi · 10 min · 4100 North
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Take the ramp straight toward Twin Falls
2809 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on 4100 North
2.8 mi · 4 min · 4100 North
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Continue on Pole Line Road West
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pole Line Road West
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Turn left onto North 3000 East Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · North 3000 East Road
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Take the exit right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
47.7 mi · 45 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 Buhl 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 straight
58.3 mi · 00h 55m
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 Showers leaving Buhl 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 Buhl to Pocatello?
The road trip is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?
Declo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Buhl and 65.4 miles from Pocatello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 2:24 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.99 one way or $35.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Buhl and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Pocatello.
Stop Ideas Near Declo
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 Declo.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buhl and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 118.92 mi (191.39 km).
#1 Buhl
City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 4,507 |
| Coordinates | 42.5990700, -114.7594900 |
| Altitude | 1149 |
| 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: 211 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.99 | $35.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $19.55 | $39.09 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $21.02 | $42.03 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $25.00 | $50.01 |
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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