How far is Pocatello, ID from Hansen, ID?
The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Hansen, ID is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pocatello and Hansen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello and Hansen.
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Start on North 7th Avenue
41 m · 11 sec · North 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto East Hayden Street
712 ft · 33 sec · East Hayden Street
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Turn right onto North 5th Avenue
724 ft · 12 sec · North 5th Avenue
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Continue on Pocatello Avenue
1841 ft · 33 sec · Pocatello Avenue
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Turn left onto Gould Street
1959 ft · 38 sec · Gould Street
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Turn slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 86 West, US 30 West: Airport, American Falls, Twin Falls
97.7 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 50: Kimberly, Twin Falls
2061 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South 1150 East
147 m · 8 sec · South 1150 East
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Continue on ID 50
2676 ft · 35 sec · ID 50
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Continue on South 1150 East
1.3 km · 59 sec · South 1150 East
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Turn slight left onto North 3800 East
1.8 mi · 3 min · North 3800 East
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Turn left
1316 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Main Street North
952 ft · 47 sec · Main Street North
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Turn left onto Maple Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Maple Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maple Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pocatello and Hansen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 86 West
Take the ramp left toward I 86 West, US 30 West: Airport, American Falls, Twin Falls
97.7 mi · 01h 32m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pocatello and Rain Showers near Hansen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pocatello to Hansen?
The road trip is about 107.3 miles (172.7 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Minidoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Pocatello and 53.7 miles from Hansen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 97.1 miles (156.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 2:54 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.75 one way or $29.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Pocatello and Rain Showers near Hansen.
Stop Ideas Near Minidoka
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Hansen. Straight-line distance: 97.11 mi (156.28 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 Hansen
City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,284 |
| Coordinates | 42.5306800, -114.3010100 |
| Altitude | 1228 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hansen (-114.30101, 42.53068)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $14.75 | $29.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $16.04 | $32.07 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $17.24 | $34.48 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $20.51 | $41.02 |
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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