How far is Pocatello, ID from Ketchum, ID?
The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Ketchum, ID is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Butte County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms
Light Snow then Snow Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pocatello and Ketchum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello and Ketchum.
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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
22.4 mi · 22 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Arco
1230 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Bergener Boulevard
34.1 mi · 38 min · Bergener Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
22.9 mi · 26 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on South Front Street
2808 ft · 1 min · South Front Street
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Grand Avenue
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
41 mi · 47 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on North Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Queens Crown Road
2675 ft · 45 sec · Queens Crown Road
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Turn right onto Gannett Road
4 mi · 10 min · Gannett Road
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Continue on Gannett Picabo Road
7.8 mi · 11 min · Gannett Picabo Road
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Turn straight onto Main Street
17.3 mi · 26 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Sun Valley Road
47 m · 6 sec · East Sun Valley Road
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Turn right
27 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pocatello and Ketchum.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
41 mi · 00h 47m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pocatello and Light Snow then Snow Showers near Ketchum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pocatello to Ketchum?
The road trip is about 165.5 miles (266.3 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Arco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Pocatello and 82.8 miles from Ketchum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.5 miles (179.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 10:12 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.74 one way or $45.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Pocatello and Light Snow then Snow Showers near Ketchum.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Ketchum. Straight-line distance: 111.52 mi (179.48 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 Ketchum
City in Blaine County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,855 |
| Coordinates | 43.6807400, -114.3636600 |
| Altitude | 1784 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ketchum (-114.36366, 43.68074)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $22.74 | $45.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $26.57 | $53.13 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $31.61 | $63.21 |
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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