How far is Pocatello, ID from Bellevue, ID?

The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Bellevue, ID is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.41 mi
02h 57m
Flight
100.2 mi
161.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.2 mi
Kilometers
161.26 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.41 mi
Kilometers
238.85 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 1:22 PM MDT
Return by in Pocatello
Fri, Apr 17, 4:20 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pocatello
2026-04-17T10:24
Arrive Bellevue
Fri, Apr 17, 1:22 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM MDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pocatello
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
Butte City
ID

City in Butte County, Idaho, United States

From Pocatello
74.1 mi
01h 28m
To Bellevue
74.3 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NW
Destination
40°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Avenue

    70 m · 16 sec · North 7th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Wyeth Street

    1086 ft · 50 sec · East Wyeth Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 10th Avenue

    1452 ft · 45 sec · North 10th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2604 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    22.4 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Arco

    1230 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    55 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bergener Boulevard

    34.1 mi · 38 min · Bergener Boulevard

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    22.9 mi · 26 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on South Front Street

    1247 ft · 38 sec · South Front Street

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto County Road

    21 m · 3 sec · County Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Temple Avenue

    934 ft · 41 sec · West Temple Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Park Road

    1997 ft · 35 sec · Park Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    2641 ft · 57 sec · West Grand Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    41 mi · 47 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Queens Crown Road

    2675 ft · 45 sec · Queens Crown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Gannett Road

    4 mi · 10 min · Gannett Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Gannett Picabo Road

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Gannett Picabo Road

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    2888 ft · 49 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
73.3 mi · 49%
Bergener Boulevard
34.1 mi · 23%
Veterans Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 15%
Gannett Picabo Road
7.8 mi · 5%
Gannett Road
4.01 mi · 3%
North Main Street
2.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

41 mi · 00h 47m

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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
100.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Butte City
01h 28m from Pocatello
Leave By
12:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Pocatello and Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Butte City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Pocatello and 74.3 miles from Bellevue.

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

The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 12:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.40 one way or $40.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Pocatello and Mostly Sunny near Bellevue.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Bellevue. Straight-line distance: 100.2 mi (161.26 km).

Pocatello

#1 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

Population56,637
Coordinates42.8713000, -112.4455300
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Bellevue

#2 Bellevue

City in Idaho, United States

Population2,456
Coordinates43.4635200, -114.2606000
Altitude1575
CountryUnited States
Start: Pocatello (-112.44553, 42.8713)
End: Bellevue (-114.2606, 43.46352)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.82 L · about $20.40
Round trip
$40.80
10.48 gal · 39.64 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.40 $40.80
Mid-grade $4.23 $22.17 $44.34
Premium $4.55 $23.84 $47.67
Diesel $5.41 $28.36 $56.72

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Pocatello and Bellevue. The current time is 10:24:46.

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.