How far is Pocatello, ID from Kamiah, ID?
The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Kamiah, ID is about 467.3 miles (752 km), with a travel time of about 08h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 36m 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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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 Ada County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pocatello and Kamiah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello and Kamiah.
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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
229.8 mi · 3 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Cole Road, Overland Road
1061 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Cole Road
71 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto South Cole Road
1.3 km · 2 min · South Cole Road
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Continue on North Cole Road
2.6 mi · 6 min · North Cole Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
1056 ft · 39 sec · North Mountain View Drive
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Turn right onto North Glenwood Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · North Glenwood Street
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Turn left onto West State Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · West State Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward SH-55
156 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.8 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway
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Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Highway 55
16 mi · 24 min · Highway 55
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Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
18.5 mi · 25 min · Horseshoe Bend Road
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Continue on Main Street
45.6 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi · 3 min · Deinhard Lane
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Continue on Boydstun Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Boydstun Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lake Street
10.6 mi · 16 min · West Lake Street
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Turn right onto North Norris Avenue
79 mi · 1 hr 30 min · North Norris Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Harpster Grade Road
25.2 mi · 29 min · Harpster Grade Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
7.6 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto Hill Street
700 ft · 15 sec · Hill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pocatello and Kamiah.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86 West
Take the ramp left toward I 86 West, US 30 West: Airport, American Falls, Twin Falls
230 mi · 03h 37m
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 Likely leaving Pocatello and Light Rain Likely near Kamiah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pocatello to Kamiah?
The road trip is about 467.3 miles (752 km) and usually takes 08h 48m 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?
Garden City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 233.4 miles from Pocatello and 233.9 miles from Kamiah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291.3 miles (468.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 176 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 $64.20 one way or $128.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.5 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pocatello and Kamiah, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Pocatello and Light Rain Likely near Kamiah.
Stop Ideas Near Garden City
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 Garden City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Kamiah. Straight-line distance: 291.31 mi (468.82 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 Kamiah
City in Lewis County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,244 |
| Coordinates | 46.2271200, -116.0293100 |
| Altitude | 378 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kamiah (-116.02931, 46.22712)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 752 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 49m |
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 | $64.20 | $128.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $69.77 | $139.54 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $75.01 | $150.03 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $89.24 | $178.49 |
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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