How far is Iona, ID from Pocatello, ID?

The driving distance from Iona, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.44 mi
00h 57m
Flight
52.1 mi
83.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.1 mi
Kilometers
83.85 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.44 mi
Kilometers
94.05 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pocatello
Tue, May 12, 10:53 PM MDT
Return by in Iona
Tue, May 12, 11:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Iona
2026-05-12T21:55
Arrive Pocatello
Tue, May 12, 10:53 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Iona
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
Blackfoot
ID

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

From Iona
28.8 mi
00h 28m
To Pocatello
29.6 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E
Destination
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Olson Avenue

    129 m · 20 sec · Olson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Iona Road

    2979 ft · 1 min · East Iona Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Iona Road

    39 m · 2 sec · East Iona Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto East Iona Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Iona Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Iona Road

    33 m · 2 sec · East Iona Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Iona Road

    2 mi · 4 min · East Iona Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 5th East

    1031 ft · 27 sec · North 5th East

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Rigby Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Rigby Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Grandview Drive

    575 ft · 14 sec · Grandview Drive

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello

    1466 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    47.8 mi · 46 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Pocatello Creek Road

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    2424 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  16. 16

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

    101 m · 12 sec · East Oak Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 12th Avenue

    637 ft · 25 sec · North 12th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Bridger Street

    1802 ft · 1 min · East Bridger Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North 7th Avenue

    151 m · 22 sec · 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 Iona 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
47.8 mi · 82%
East Iona Road
4.59 mi · 8%
Rigby Highway
1.96 mi · 3%
Jefferson Avenue
1.04 mi · 2%
Pocatello Creek Road
0.71 mi · 1%
North 5th East
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

47.8 mi · 00h 46m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackfoot
00h 28m from Iona
Leave By
4:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Iona and Sunny near Pocatello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

Blackfoot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Iona and 29.6 miles from Pocatello.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 4:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.02 one way or $16.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Iona and Sunny near Pocatello.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Iona and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 52.1 mi (83.85 km).

Iona

#1 Iona

City in Idaho, United States

Population2,354
Coordinates43.5263000, -111.9330200
Altitude1458
CountryUnited States
Pocatello

#2 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

Population56,637
Coordinates42.8713000, -112.4455300
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Start: Olson Avenue (-111.932812, 43.526304)
End: North 7th Avenue (-112.445543, 42.871292)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.81 L · about $8.02
Round trip
$16.04
4.12 gal · 15.62 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.02 $16.04
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.72 $17.43
Premium $4.55 $9.37 $18.74
Diesel $5.41 $11.15 $22.30

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Iona and Pocatello. The current time is 21:55:30.

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.