How far is Pocatello, ID from Hayden, ID?
The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Hayden, ID is about 533.1 miles (857.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 398.4 miles (641.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 08m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 04m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pocatello and Hayden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello and Hayden.
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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
247 mi · 3 hr 53 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula
2808 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
278.5 mi · 4 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right
1277 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto West Honeysuckle Avenue
1094 ft · 29 sec · West Honeysuckle Avenue
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Turn left onto North Government Way
1.6 km · 2 min · North Government Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Government Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pocatello and Hayden.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
278 mi · 04h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pocatello and Rain near Hayden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pocatello to Hayden?
The road trip is about 533.1 miles (857.9 km) and usually takes 08h 04m 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 266.3 miles from Pocatello and 266.8 miles from Hayden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 398.4 miles (641.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 134.7 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 $73.23 one way or $146.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167.2 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pocatello and Hayden, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Pocatello and Rain near Hayden.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Hayden. Straight-line distance: 398.42 mi (641.19 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 Hayden
City in the U.
| Population | 15,434 |
| Coordinates | 47.7660200, -116.7865800 |
| Altitude | 697 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Government Way (-116.786504, 47.766019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 858 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 39m |
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 | $73.23 | $146.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $79.59 | $159.17 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $85.57 | $171.13 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $101.80 | $203.60 |
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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