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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City in Idaho, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
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.
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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 right
131 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Bergener Boulevard
2185 ft · 41 sec · Bergener Boulevard
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Continue on West Bridge Street
137 m · 8 sec · West Bridge Street
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Continue on West Judicial Street
2260 ft · 44 sec · West Judicial Street
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Turn left onto South Ash Street
673 ft · 20 sec · South Ash Street
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Turn right onto West Pacific Street
102 m · 14 sec · West Pacific Street
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Turn left onto North Broadway Street
48 m · 12 sec · North Broadway Street
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Turn left
11 m · 3 sec
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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 Blackfoot.
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.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Pocatello
The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.
| Population | 56,637 |
| Coordinates | 42.8713000, -112.4455300 |
| Altitude | 1360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blackfoot
City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 12,034 |
| Coordinates | 43.1904700, -112.3449800 |
| Altitude | 1371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blackfoot (-112.34498, 43.19047)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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