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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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.
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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
48.9 mi · 47 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, I 15: Rigby, West Yellowstone
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Rigby Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Rigby Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business: Lewisville, Idaho Falls
1314 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto North 5th East
115 m · 15 sec · North 5th East
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Turn left onto East Iona Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Iona Road
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Turn left onto North Yellowstone Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Yellowstone Highway
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Continue on East Ririe Highway
9.5 mi · 11 min · East Ririe Highway
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Continue on Swan Valley Highway
28.5 mi · 34 min · Swan Valley Highway
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Turn left onto Pine Creek Road
10.6 mi · 15 min · Pine Creek Road
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Continue on State Highway 31
9.9 mi · 14 min · State Highway 31
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Continue on West Center Street
2633 ft · 1 min · West Center Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
8.3 mi · 12 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Little Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · West Little Avenue
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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.
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
48.9 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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).
#1 Pocatello
The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.
| Population | 56,637 |
| Coordinates | 42.8713000, -112.4455300 |
| Altitude | 1360 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Driggs
City in Teton County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,817 |
| Coordinates | 43.7232500, -111.1113300 |
| Altitude | 1862 |
| Country | United States |
End: Driggs (-111.11133, 43.72325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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