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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Butte County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Snow Showers
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on North 7th Avenue
70 m · 16 sec · North 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto East Wyeth Street
1086 ft · 50 sec · East Wyeth Street
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Turn right onto North 10th Avenue
1452 ft · 45 sec · North 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto East Center Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Center Street
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Turn left
2604 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Arco
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Bergener Boulevard
34.1 mi · 38 min · Bergener Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
22.9 mi · 26 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on South Front Street
1247 ft · 38 sec · South Front Street
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Turn sharp left onto County Road
21 m · 3 sec · County Road
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Turn right onto West Temple Avenue
934 ft · 41 sec · West Temple Avenue
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Continue on Park Road
1997 ft · 35 sec · Park Road
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
2641 ft · 57 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
41 mi · 47 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Queens Crown Road
2675 ft · 45 sec · Queens Crown Road
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Turn right onto Gannett Road
4 mi · 10 min · Gannett Road
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Continue on Gannett Picabo Road
7.8 mi · 11 min · Gannett Picabo Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
2888 ft · 49 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pocatello and Bellevue.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Pocatello
The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.
| Population | 56,637 |
| Coordinates | 42.8713000, -112.4455300 |
| Altitude | 1360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bellevue
City in Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,456 |
| Coordinates | 43.4635200, -114.2606000 |
| Altitude | 1575 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bellevue (-114.2606, 43.46352)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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