How far is Pocatello, ID from Iona, ID?

The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Iona, ID is about 58 miles (93.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.05 mi
01h 04m
Flight
52.1 mi
83.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.1 mi
Kilometers
83.85 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.05 mi
Kilometers
93.42 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Iona
Tue, May 12, 11:37 PM MDT
Return by in Pocatello
Wed, May 13, 12:41 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pocatello
2026-05-12T22:32
Arrive Iona
Tue, May 12, 11:37 PM MDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
Blackfoot
ID

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

From Pocatello
29 mi
00h 32m
To Iona
29 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW
Destination
87°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2 mi · 4 min · East Iona Road

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Iona Road

    34 m · 2 sec · East Iona Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto East Iona Road

    2 mi · 3 min · East Iona Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    34 m · 2 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout

    42 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on East Iona Road

    2849 ft · 1 min · East Iona Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Olson Avenue

    129 m · 19 sec · Olson Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Olson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
48.9 mi · 84%
East Iona Road
4.59 mi · 8%
Rigby Highway
1.99 mi · 3%
East Center Street
0.92 mi · 2%
North 10th Avenue
0.28 mi
US 20 East
0.27 mi
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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blackfoot
00h 32m from Pocatello
Leave By
4:20 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pocatello and Sunny near Iona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.4 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Blackfoot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Pocatello and 29 miles from Iona.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:20 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.98 one way or $15.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pocatello and Sunny near Iona.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Iona. Straight-line distance: 52.1 mi (83.85 km).

Pocatello

#1 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

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

#2 Iona

City in Idaho, United States

Population2,354
Coordinates43.5263000, -111.9330200
Altitude1458
CountryUnited States
Start: Pocatello (-112.44553, 42.8713)
End: Iona (-111.93302, 43.5263)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.75 L · about $7.98
Round trip
$15.96
4.1 gal · 15.5 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.98 $15.96
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.67 $17.35
Premium $4.55 $9.33 $18.65
Diesel $5.41 $11.09 $22.19

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Pocatello and Iona. The current time is 22:32:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.