How far is Downey, ID from Pocatello, ID?
The driving distance from Downey, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Downey and Pocatello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Downey and Pocatello.
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Start on South Main Street
856 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Second South Street
112 m · 17 sec · Second South Street
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Turn left onto South Crossing Road
78 m · 13 sec · South Crossing Road
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Turn right
5.5 mi · 7 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 Downey 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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Downey and Sunny near Pocatello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Downey to Pocatello?
The road trip is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
McCammon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Downey and 19.9 miles from Pocatello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Downey and Sunny near Pocatello.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Downey and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 34.67 mi (55.8 km).
#1 Downey
City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 633 |
| Coordinates | 42.4285300, -112.1244100 |
| Altitude | 1483 |
| 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 | $4.44 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $9.13 | $18.25 |
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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