How far is Pocatello, ID from Homedale, ID?
The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Homedale, ID is about 270.7 miles (435.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 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 04h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pocatello and Homedale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello and Homedale.
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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
246.4 mi · 3 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 55 South: Karcher Road, Midland Boulevard
1702 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 55
3178 ft · 1 min · State Highway 55
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Continue on West Karcher Road
1484 ft · 30 sec · West Karcher Road
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Keep slight right to continue on West Karcher Road
9.1 mi · 11 min · West Karcher Road
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Continue on Sunnyslope Road
599 ft · 9 sec · Sunnyslope Road
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Turn right
126 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Beet Road
1 mi · 2 min · Beet Road
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Turn left onto Homedale Road
6.6 mi · 12 min · Homedale Road
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Turn left
1600 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto East Idaho Avenue
2212 ft · 45 sec · East Idaho Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Idaho Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pocatello and Homedale.
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
246 mi · 03h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Light Rain Likely leaving Pocatello and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Homedale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pocatello to Homedale?
The road trip is about 270.7 miles (435.7 km) and usually takes 04h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hagerman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.1 miles from Pocatello and 135.6 miles from Homedale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.6 miles (372.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.18 one way or $74.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Pocatello and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Homedale.
Stop Ideas Near Hagerman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hagerman.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Homedale. Straight-line distance: 231.67 mi (372.84 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 Homedale
City in Owyhee County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,720 |
| Coordinates | 43.6176600, -116.9337600 |
| Altitude | 680 |
| Country | United States |
End: Homedale (-116.93376, 43.61766)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 436 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
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 | $37.18 | $74.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $40.41 | $80.81 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $43.44 | $86.89 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $51.68 | $103.37 |
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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