How far is Middleton, ID from Pocatello, ID?
The driving distance from Middleton, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 259.5 miles (417.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middleton and Pocatello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middleton and Pocatello.
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Start on the route
40 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto North Dewey Avenue
70 m · 9 sec · North Dewey Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
530 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South Middleton Road
3002 ft · 1 min · South Middleton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleton Road
30 m · 2 sec · Middleton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Middleton Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Middleton Road
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Turn left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Turn right onto Madison Road
3 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Turn left onto Cherry Lane
2652 ft · 54 sec · Cherry Lane
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Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
2615 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Boulevard
31 m · 2 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Boulevard
2552 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Boulevard
60 m · 4 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Boulevard
2532 ft · 1 min · Franklin Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 East: Meridian, Boise
1114 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
12.8 mi · 15 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 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 Middleton 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
Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
172 mi · 02h 43m
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.
Sunny leaving Middleton and Sunny near Pocatello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middleton to Pocatello?
The road trip is about 259.5 miles (417.7 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Wendell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.8 miles from Middleton and 129.7 miles from Pocatello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 9:28 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.66 one way or $71.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middleton and Sunny near Pocatello.
Stop Ideas Near Wendell
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 Wendell.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middleton and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 217.72 mi (350.39 km).
#1 Middleton
City in Canyon County, Idaho
| Population | 8,466 |
| Coordinates | 43.7068300, -116.6201400 |
| Altitude | 731 |
| 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: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $35.66 | $71.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $38.76 | $77.51 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $41.67 | $83.34 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $49.57 | $99.15 |
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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