How far is Pocatello, ID from Chubbuck, ID?

The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Chubbuck, ID is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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
5.9 mi
00h 10m
Flight
3.57 mi
5.75 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.57 mi
Kilometers
5.75 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.9 mi
Kilometers
9.5 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Chubbuck
Wed, Apr 22, 7:31 PM MDT
Return by in Pocatello
Wed, Apr 22, 7:42 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pocatello
2026-04-22T19:21
Arrive Chubbuck
Wed, Apr 22, 7:31 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM MDT

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

Leave by
8:10 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
2.2 mi
00h 05m
To Chubbuck
3.7 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 28 mph SW
Destination
48°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
18 to 29 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Avenue

    41 m · 11 sec · North 7th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Hayden Street

    712 ft · 33 sec · East Hayden Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 5th Avenue

    724 ft · 12 sec · North 5th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pocatello Avenue

    1841 ft · 33 sec · Pocatello Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gould Street

    1959 ft · 38 sec · Gould Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cypress Street

    118 m · 8 sec · Cypress Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Pole Line Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Pole Line Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Yellowstone Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Yellowstone Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Yellowstone Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
169.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pole Line Road
1.63 mi · 28%
Yellowstone Avenue
0.96 mi · 16%
Gould Street
0.37 mi · 6%
Pocatello Avenue
0.35 mi · 6%
North 5th Avenue
0.14 mi · 2%
East Hayden Street
0.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pole Line Road

Continue on Pole Line Road

1.63 mi · 00h 03m

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
3.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Hall
00h 05m from Pocatello
Leave By
8:10 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pocatello and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Chubbuck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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 2.2 miles from Pocatello and 3.7 miles from Chubbuck.

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

The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 8:10 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Chubbuck. Straight-line distance: 3.57 mi (5.75 km).

Pocatello

#1 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

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

#2 Chubbuck

City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States

Population15,588
Coordinates42.9207500, -112.4660900
Altitude1363
CountryUnited States
Start: North 7th Avenue (-112.445543, 42.871292)
End: Yellowstone Avenue (-112.466375, 42.92075)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.79 L · about $0.82
Round trip
$1.64
0.42 gal · 1.58 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $0.82 $1.64
Mid-grade $4.23 $0.89 $1.78
Premium $4.55 $0.96 $1.91
Diesel $5.41 $1.14 $2.27

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

There is no time difference between Pocatello and Chubbuck. The current time is 19:21:30.

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.