How far is Pocatello, ID from Blackfoot, ID?

The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Blackfoot, ID is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.79 mi
00h 29m
Flight
22.63 mi
36.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.63 mi
Kilometers
36.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.79 mi
Kilometers
41.5 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackfoot
Wed, Apr 15, 5:56 AM MDT
Return by in Pocatello
Wed, Apr 15, 6:26 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pocatello
2026-04-15T05:27
Arrive Blackfoot
Wed, Apr 15, 5:56 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pocatello
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Fort Hall
ID

City in Idaho, United States of America

From Pocatello
12.9 mi
00h 14m
To Blackfoot
12.9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 25 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    131 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Bergener Boulevard

    2185 ft · 41 sec · Bergener Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on West Bridge Street

    137 m · 8 sec · West Bridge Street

  11. 11

    Continue on West Judicial Street

    2260 ft · 44 sec · West Judicial Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Ash Street

    673 ft · 20 sec · South Ash Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Pacific Street

    102 m · 14 sec · West Pacific Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Broadway Street

    48 m · 12 sec · North Broadway Street

  15. 15

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
22.4 mi · 87%
East Center Street
0.92 mi · 4%
West Judicial Street
0.43 mi · 2%
Bergener Boulevard
0.41 mi · 2%
US 26
0.31 mi · 1%
North 10th Avenue
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

22.4 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Hall
00h 14m from Pocatello
Leave By
7:32 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Pocatello and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Blackfoot.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Pocatello and 12.9 miles from Blackfoot.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.54 one way or $7.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Pocatello and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain near Blackfoot.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Blackfoot. Straight-line distance: 22.63 mi (36.42 km).

Pocatello

#1 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

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

#2 Blackfoot

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Population12,034
Coordinates43.1904700, -112.3449800
Altitude1371
CountryUnited States
Start: Pocatello (-112.44553, 42.8713)
End: Blackfoot (-112.34498, 43.19047)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.44 L · about $3.54
Round trip
$7.09
1.82 gal · 6.88 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.54 $7.09
Mid-grade $4.23 $3.85 $7.70
Premium $4.55 $4.14 $8.28
Diesel $5.41 $4.92 $9.85

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pocatello and Blackfoot. The current time is 05:27:30.

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.