How far is Burley, ID from Pocatello, ID?

The driving distance from Burley, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
79.5 mi
01h 11m
Flight
72.23 mi
116.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.23 mi
Kilometers
116.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.5 mi
Kilometers
127.95 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pocatello
Wed, Apr 22, 8:31 PM MDT
Return by in Burley
Wed, Apr 22, 9:43 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burley
2026-04-22T19:19
Arrive Pocatello
Wed, Apr 22, 8:31 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burley
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
Rockland
ID

City in Power County, Idaho, United States

From Burley
39.7 mi
00h 35m
To Pocatello
39.8 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 28 mph W
Destination
52°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 28 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burley and Pocatello.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 14th Street

    55 m · 12 sec · East 14th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Overland Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Overland Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-84: Odgen, Pocatello

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.2 mi · 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    58.3 mi · 55 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: West Pocatello

    1562 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30: West Pocatello

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Gould Street

    1674 ft · 28 sec · East Gould Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Gould Street

    106 m · 11 sec · Gould Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Pocatello Avenue

    573 ft · 15 sec · Pocatello Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 7th Avenue

    2001 ft · 1 min · 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 Burley 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
71.4 mi · 90%
US 30
4.78 mi · 6%
Overland Avenue
2.21 mi · 3%
North 7th Avenue
0.38 mi
East Gould Street
0.32 mi
I-84
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
72.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockland
00h 35m from Burley
Leave By
4:06 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Burley 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 Burley to Pocatello?

The road trip is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Rockland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from Burley and 39.8 miles from Pocatello.

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

The direct path is about 72.2 miles (116.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.94 one way or $21.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Burley and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Pocatello.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burley and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 72.23 mi (116.24 km).

Burley

#1 Burley

City in Idaho

Population10,582
Coordinates42.5357400, -113.7927900
Altitude1269
CountryUnited States
Pocatello

#2 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

Population56,637
Coordinates42.8713000, -112.4455300
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Start: (-113.792608, 42.53574)
End: North 7th Avenue (-112.445543, 42.871292)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.62 L · about $10.94
Round trip
$21.88
5.62 gal · 21.24 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $10.94 $21.88
Mid-grade $4.23 $11.89 $23.78
Premium $4.55 $12.78 $25.57
Diesel $5.41 $15.21 $30.42

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 Burley and Pocatello. The current time is 19:19:35.

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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.