How far is Pocatello, ID from Driggs, ID?

The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Driggs, ID is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.13 mi
02h 28m
Flight
89.25 mi
143.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.25 mi
Kilometers
143.64 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.13 mi
Kilometers
199.76 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Driggs
Thu, Apr 23, 9:25 AM MDT
Return by in Pocatello
Thu, Apr 23, 11:53 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pocatello
2026-04-23T06:57
Arrive Driggs
Thu, Apr 23, 9:25 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pocatello
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Ucon
ID

City in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States

From Pocatello
62 mi
01h 14m
To Driggs
62.1 mi
01h 14m

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
34°F
Thursday

Snow

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48.9 mi · 47 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, I 15: Rigby, West Yellowstone

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Rigby Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Rigby Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business: Lewisville, Idaho Falls

    1314 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 5th East

    115 m · 15 sec · North 5th East

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Iona Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Iona Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Yellowstone Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Yellowstone Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on East Ririe Highway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · East Ririe Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Swan Valley Highway

    28.5 mi · 34 min · Swan Valley Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pine Creek Road

    10.6 mi · 15 min · Pine Creek Road

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 31

    9.9 mi · 14 min · State Highway 31

  17. 17

    Continue on West Center Street

    2633 ft · 1 min · West Center Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    8.3 mi · 12 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Little Avenue

    23 m · 2 sec · West Little Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Little Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
48.9 mi · 39%
Swan Valley Highway
28.5 mi · 23%
Pine Creek Road
10.6 mi · 9%
State Highway 31
9.88 mi · 8%
East Ririe Highway
9.54 mi · 8%
North Main Street
8.32 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

48.9 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.9 mi
89.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ucon
01h 14m from Pocatello
Leave By
1:34 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Pocatello and Snow near Driggs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km) and usually takes 02h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ucon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62 miles from Pocatello and 62.1 miles from Driggs.

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

The direct path is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.05 one way or $34.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Pocatello and Snow near Driggs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Driggs. Straight-line distance: 89.25 mi (143.64 km).

Pocatello

#1 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

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

#2 Driggs

City in Teton County, Idaho, United States

Population1,817
Coordinates43.7232500, -111.1113300
Altitude1862
CountryUnited States
Start: Pocatello (-112.44553, 42.8713)
End: Driggs (-111.11133, 43.72325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.58 L · about $17.05
Round trip
$34.10
8.76 gal · 33.16 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $17.05 $34.10
Mid-grade $4.23 $18.53 $37.06
Premium $4.55 $19.92 $39.85
Diesel $5.41 $23.70 $47.41

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 Driggs. The current time is 06:57:26.

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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.