How far is Cambridge, ID from Pocatello, ID?
The driving distance from Cambridge, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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.
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Halfway Point
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City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cambridge and Pocatello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cambridge and Pocatello.
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Start on South Cambridge Road
1962 ft · 1 min · South Cambridge Road
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Turn right onto East Cunningham Road
1.2 mi · 4 min · East Cunningham Road
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Turn right
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right
2766 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
30.2 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 30, US 91: 5th Avenue
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto South 5th Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · South 5th Avenue
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Turn right onto East Hayden Street
712 ft · 33 sec · East Hayden Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 7th Avenue
41 m · 6 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 Cambridge 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.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
30.2 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Pocatello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cambridge to Pocatello?
The road trip is about 39.7 miles (63.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
McCammon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Cambridge and 19.8 miles from Pocatello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54 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 4:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cambridge and Mostly Sunny near Pocatello.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 33.54 mi (53.97 km).
#1 Cambridge
City in Idaho, United States
| Population | 320 |
| Coordinates | 42.4504700, -112.1166300 |
| Altitude | 1497 |
| 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: Pocatello (-112.44553, 42.8713)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $5.92 | $11.85 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $7.58 | $15.15 |
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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