How far is Cascade, ID from Pocatello, ID?
The driving distance from Cascade, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 314.8 miles (506.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 56m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Elmore County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cascade and Pocatello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cascade and Pocatello.
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Start on North Main Street
17.9 mi · 25 min · North Main Street
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Continue on ID 55
18.5 mi · 25 min · ID 55
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Continue on Highway 55
12.6 mi · 17 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on ID 55
2 mi · 5 min · ID 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway
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Continue on North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.9 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road
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Turn left onto East State Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto North Glenwood Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Glenwood Street
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Turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
1056 ft · 38 sec · North Mountain View Drive
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Turn right onto North Cole Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · North Cole Road
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Continue on South Cole Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Cole Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 East
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
170.7 mi · 2 hr 41 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 Cascade and Pocatello.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
171 mi · 02h 41m
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 Cascade 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 Cascade to Pocatello?
The road trip is about 314.8 miles (506.6 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?
Glenns Ferry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.3 miles from Cascade and 158.4 miles from Pocatello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 212.6 miles (342.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.2 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 7:04 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.25 one way or $86.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cascade and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Pocatello.
Stop Ideas Near Glenns Ferry
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 Glenns Ferry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cascade and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 212.56 mi (342.08 km).
#1 Cascade
Rural city in and the county seat of Valley County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,025 |
| Coordinates | 44.5162800, -116.0418000 |
| Altitude | 1451 |
| 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: 507 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $43.25 | $86.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $47.01 | $94.01 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $50.54 | $101.08 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $60.13 | $120.25 |
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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