How far is Osburn, ID from Pocatello, ID?

The driving distance from Osburn, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 482.8 miles (777 km), with a travel time of about 07h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 363.9 miles (585.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
482.81 mi
07h 10m
Flight
363.9 mi
585.64 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
363.9 mi
Kilometers
585.64 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
482.81 mi
Kilometers
777 km
Drive Time
07h 10m

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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 07h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pocatello
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM MDT
Return by in Osburn
Thu, Apr 23, 9:32 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Osburn
2026-04-22T19:11
Arrive Pocatello
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM PDT
Route Timing
07h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:10 PM to 3:40 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:40 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Osburn
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Osburn
240.8 mi
03h 35m
To Pocatello
242 mi
03h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Wednesday

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
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 Osburn and Pocatello.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd Street

    915 ft · 21 sec · North 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1346 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    233.1 mi · 3 hr 51 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls

    2694 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    245.5 mi · 3 hr 51 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Pocatello Creek Road

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    2424 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  9. 9

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

    101 m · 12 sec · East Oak Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 12th Avenue

    637 ft · 25 sec · North 12th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Bridger Street

    1802 ft · 1 min · East Bridger Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North 7th Avenue

    151 m · 22 sec · North 7th Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 15 South
246 mi · 51%
North 3rd Street
234 mi · 48%
Jefferson Avenue
1.04 mi
Pocatello Creek Road
0.71 mi
East Bridger Street
0.34 mi
North 12th Avenue
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

I 15 South

Merge slight left

246 mi · 03h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 10m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+118.9 mi
363.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
03h 35m from Osburn
Leave By
9:40 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Osburn 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 Osburn to Pocatello?

The road trip is about 482.8 miles (777 km) and usually takes 07h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 240.8 miles from Osburn and 242 miles from Pocatello.

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

The direct path is about 363.9 miles (585.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 118.9 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.34 one way or $132.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Osburn and Pocatello, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Osburn and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 363.9 mi (585.64 km).

Osburn

#1 Osburn

City in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States

Population1,556
Coordinates47.5060400, -115.9993300
Altitude768
CountryUnited States
Pocatello

#2 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

Population56,637
Coordinates42.8713000, -112.4455300
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Start: North 3rd Street (-115.999539, 47.506128)
End: North 7th Avenue (-112.445543, 42.871292)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 777 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.04 gal
64.49 L · about $66.34
Round trip
$132.67
34.08 gal · 128.98 L
Estimated CO2
151.4 kg one way
Round trip: 302.9 kg / 668 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $66.34 $132.67
Mid-grade $4.23 $72.10 $144.19
Premium $4.55 $77.51 $155.03
Diesel $5.41 $92.22 $184.44

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Osburn, ID and Pocatello, ID. The current time in Osburn is 19:11:46, although it is 20:11:46 in Pocatello.

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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.