How far is Filer, ID from Pocatello, ID?

The driving distance from Filer, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.27 mi
01h 53m
Flight
111.71 mi
179.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.71 mi
Kilometers
179.78 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.27 mi
Kilometers
193.55 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pocatello
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM MDT
Return by in Filer
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Filer
2026-04-23T03:12
Arrive Pocatello
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM MDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Filer
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
Declo
ID

City in Cassia County, Idaho, United States

From Filer
60.5 mi
00h 56m
To Pocatello
59.8 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
22 mph W
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Yakima Street

    103 m · 20 sec · Yakima Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 5th Street

    975 ft · 35 sec · West 5th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 2250 East

    1957 ft · 59 sec · North 2250 East

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 3900 North

    3.5 mi · 5 min · 3900 North

  5. 5

    Continue on Addison Avenue West

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Addison Avenue West

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    526 ft · 9 sec · Washington Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · 2nd Avenue West

  8. 8

    Continue on Kimberly Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Kimberly Road

  9. 9

    Continue on East 3800 North

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East 3800 North

  10. 10

    Continue on ID 50

    2114 ft · 28 sec · ID 50

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight

    2203 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    39.1 mi · 37 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    58.3 mi · 55 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: West Pocatello

    1562 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30: West Pocatello

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Gould Street

    1674 ft · 28 sec · East Gould Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Gould Street

    106 m · 11 sec · Gould Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Pocatello Avenue

    573 ft · 15 sec · Pocatello Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 7th Avenue

    2001 ft · 1 min · North 7th Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Filer 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
97.3 mi · 81%
Kimberly Road
4.87 mi · 4%
US 30
4.78 mi · 4%
East 3800 North
4.18 mi · 3%
3900 North
3.5 mi · 3%
Addison Avenue West
2.84 mi · 2%
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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
111.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Declo
00h 56m from Filer
Leave By
2:42 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Filer and Light Rain Likely near Pocatello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Filer to Pocatello?

The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 60.5 miles from Filer and 59.8 miles from Pocatello.

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

The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 2:42 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.51 one way or $33.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Filer and Light Rain Likely near Pocatello.

Stop Ideas Near Declo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Declo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Declo.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

68 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Filer and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 111.71 mi (179.78 km).

Filer

#1 Filer

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States

Population2,931
Coordinates42.5701900, -114.6078200
Altitude1148
CountryUnited States
Pocatello

#2 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

Population56,637
Coordinates42.8713000, -112.4455300
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-114.607803, 42.570203)
End: North 7th Avenue (-112.445543, 42.871292)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.06 L · about $16.51
Round trip
$33.01
8.48 gal · 32.12 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $16.51 $33.01
Mid-grade $4.23 $17.94 $35.88
Premium $4.55 $19.29 $38.58
Diesel $5.41 $22.95 $45.89

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 Filer and Pocatello. The current time is 03:12:26.

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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.