How far is Pocatello, ID from Downey, ID?
The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Downey, ID is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pocatello and Downey.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello and Downey.
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Start on North 7th Avenue
70 m · 12 sec · North 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto East Wyeth Street
1061 ft · 52 sec · East Wyeth Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · North 4th Avenue
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Turn straight onto South 5th Avenue
2122 ft · 38 sec · South 5th Avenue
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Take the ramp right
2505 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
30.2 mi · 28 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 91: Downey, Preston
1582 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto South Crossing Road
78 m · 11 sec · South Crossing Road
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Turn right onto Second South Street
112 m · 22 sec · Second South Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
856 ft · 38 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pocatello and Downey.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
30.2 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Pocatello and Sunny near Downey.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pocatello to Downey?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
McCammon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from Pocatello and 20 miles from Downey.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pocatello and Sunny near Downey.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Downey. Straight-line distance: 34.67 mi (55.8 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 Downey
City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 633 |
| Coordinates | 42.4285300, -112.1244100 |
| Altitude | 1483 |
| Country | United States |
End: Downey (-112.12441, 42.42853)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.41 | $6.21 | $12.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $9.09 | $18.18 |
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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