How far is Garden City, ID from Pocatello, ID?
The driving distance from Garden City, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 239.7 miles (385.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garden City and Pocatello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garden City and Pocatello.
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Start on East 33rd Street
20 m · 8 sec · East 33rd Street
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Turn left onto West Chinden Boulevard
1966 ft · 50 sec · West Chinden Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward US 20 East, US 26
1200 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Boise Connector
1.5 km · 1 min · Boise Connector
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Continue on West Myrtle Street
1583 ft · 44 sec · West Myrtle Street
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Turn right onto South 9th Street
2398 ft · 1 min · South 9th Street
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Continue on South Capitol Boulevard
2078 ft · 50 sec · South Capitol Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on South Capitol Boulevard
56 m · 6 sec · South Capitol Boulevard
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Continue on South Federal Way
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Federal Way
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Turn right
1557 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight onto South Broadway Avenue
2089 ft · 46 sec · South Broadway Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 East
2049 ft · 46 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
166.5 mi · 2 hr 36 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 Garden City 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.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
166 mi · 02h 36m
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 Garden City 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 Garden City to Pocatello?
The road trip is about 239.7 miles (385.8 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Jerome is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.9 miles from Garden City and 121.7 miles from Pocatello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.8 miles (318.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 10:06 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.93 one way or $65.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Garden City and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Pocatello.
Stop Ideas Near Jerome
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 Jerome.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garden City and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 197.78 mi (318.3 km).
#1 Garden City
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 11,969 |
| Coordinates | 43.6221100, -116.2381700 |
| Altitude | 815 |
| 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: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $32.93 | $65.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $35.79 | $71.59 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $38.48 | $76.97 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $45.79 | $91.57 |
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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