How far is Fort Hall, ID from Pocatello, ID?

The driving distance from Fort Hall, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.16 mi
00h 17m
Flight
11.2 mi
18.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.2 mi
Kilometers
18.02 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.16 mi
Kilometers
22.79 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pocatello
Wed, Apr 22, 9:17 PM MDT
Return by in Fort Hall
Wed, Apr 22, 9:35 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Hall
2026-04-22T21:00
Arrive Pocatello
Wed, Apr 22, 9:17 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Hall
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Chubbuck
ID

City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States

From Fort Hall
6.6 mi
00h 08m
To Pocatello
7.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
21 to 31 mph SW
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 Fort Hall and Pocatello.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Hall and Pocatello.

  1. 1

    Start on B Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · B Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    557 ft · 28 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Treaty Highway

    1531 ft · 32 sec · North Treaty Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Agency Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Agency Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Eagle Road

    2620 ft · 58 sec · North Eagle Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Ross Fork Road

    2128 ft · 44 sec · East Ross Fork Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1344 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    8.4 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Pocatello Creek Road

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2424 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oak Street

    101 m · 12 sec · East Oak Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North 12th Avenue

    637 ft · 25 sec · North 12th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Bridger Street

    1802 ft · 1 min · East Bridger Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 7th Avenue

    151 m · 22 sec · North 7th Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Hall and Pocatello.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
112.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
8.4 mi · 59%
Jefferson Avenue
1.04 mi · 7%
West Agency Road
1.02 mi · 7%
Pocatello Creek Road
0.71 mi · 5%
East Ross Fork Road
0.66 mi · 5%
North Eagle Road
0.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

8.4 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chubbuck
00h 08m from Fort Hall
Leave By
7:56 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Fort Hall 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 Fort Hall to Pocatello?

The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.8 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Chubbuck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Fort Hall and 7.5 miles from Pocatello.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.95 one way or $3.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Hall and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 11.2 mi (18.02 km).

Fort Hall

#1 Fort Hall

City in Idaho, United States of America

Population3,201
Coordinates43.0332500, -112.4383100
Altitude1354
CountryUnited States
Pocatello

#2 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

Population56,637
Coordinates42.8713000, -112.4455300
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Start: B Avenue (-112.438352, 43.03325)
End: North 7th Avenue (-112.445543, 42.871292)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.5 gal
1.89 L · about $1.95
Round trip
$3.89
1 gal · 3.78 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.9 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.95 $3.89
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.12 $4.23
Premium $4.55 $2.27 $4.55
Diesel $5.41 $2.71 $5.41

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 Fort Hall and Pocatello. The current time is 21:00:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.