How far is Pocatello, ID from Dalton Gardens, ID?

The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Dalton Gardens, ID is about 529.8 miles (852.6 km), with a travel time of about 08h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 395.9 miles (637.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
529.76 mi
08h 46m
Flight
395.9 mi
637.14 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
395.9 mi
Kilometers
637.14 km
Flight Time
00h 47m

Driving Distance

Road route
529.76 mi
Kilometers
852.56 km
Drive Time
08h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dalton Gardens
Thu, Apr 23, 11:24 AM PDT
Return by in Pocatello
Thu, Apr 23, 9:11 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pocatello
2026-04-23T03:38
Arrive Dalton Gardens
Thu, Apr 23, 12:24 PM MDT
Route Timing
08h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:47 PM to 3:17 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:26 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pocatello
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Pocatello
264.6 mi
04h 23m
To Dalton Gardens
265.1 mi
04h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph WSW
Destination
55°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello and Dalton Gardens.

  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

    247 mi · 3 hr 53 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    276.9 mi · 4 hr 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward 15th Street

    1624 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Hazel Avenue

    52 m · 5 sec · East Hazel Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North 15th Street

    2.8 mi · 7 min · North 15th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Hanley Avenue

    1230 ft · 34 sec · East Hanley Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Hanley Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
277 mi · 52%
Veterans Memorial Highway
247 mi · 47%
North 15th Street
2.82 mi · 1%
East Center Street
0.92 mi
15th Street
0.31 mi
North 10th Avenue
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

277 mi · 04h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 46m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+133.9 mi
395.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 23m from Pocatello
Leave By
6:26 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Pocatello and Chance Light Rain near Dalton Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pocatello to Dalton Gardens?

The road trip is about 529.8 miles (852.6 km) and usually takes 08h 46m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 264.6 miles from Pocatello and 265.1 miles from Dalton Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 395.9 miles (637.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 133.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $72.76 one way or $145.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pocatello and Dalton Gardens, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Pocatello and Chance Light Rain near Dalton Gardens.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Dalton Gardens. Straight-line distance: 395.9 mi (637.14 km).

Pocatello

#1 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

Population56,637
Coordinates42.8713000, -112.4455300
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Dalton Gardens

#2 Dalton Gardens

City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States

Population2,410
Coordinates47.7296300, -116.7701900
Altitude690
CountryUnited States
Start: Pocatello (-112.44553, 42.8713)
End: Dalton Gardens (-116.77019, 47.72963)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 853 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.69 gal
70.76 L · about $72.76
Round trip
$145.52
37.38 gal · 141.52 L
Estimated CO2
166.1 kg one way
Round trip: 332.2 kg / 732 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $72.76 $145.52
Mid-grade $4.23 $79.08 $158.15
Premium $4.55 $85.02 $170.04
Diesel $5.41 $101.15 $202.30

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pocatello, ID and Dalton Gardens, ID. The current time in Pocatello is 03:38:04, although it is 02:38:04 in Dalton Gardens.

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.