How far is Pocatello, ID from Kimberly, ID?
The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Kimberly, ID is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pocatello and Kimberly.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello and Kimberly.
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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
97.7 mi · 1 hr 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 50: Kimberly, Twin Falls
2061 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto South 1150 East
147 m · 8 sec · South 1150 East
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Continue on ID 50
2676 ft · 35 sec · ID 50
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Continue on South 1150 East
4.2 mi · 6 min · South 1150 East
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Turn left onto North 3500 East
2169 ft · 37 sec · North 3500 East
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Continue on Main Street North
1337 ft · 33 sec · Main Street North
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Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
1725 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pocatello and Kimberly.
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
97.7 mi · 01h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pocatello and Sunny near Kimberly.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pocatello to Kimberly?
The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Minidoka is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Pocatello and 54.8 miles from Kimberly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.2 miles (161.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 2:48 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.03 one way or $30.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pocatello and Sunny near Kimberly.
Stop Ideas Near Minidoka
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 Minidoka.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Kimberly. Straight-line distance: 100.2 mi (161.25 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 Kimberly
City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States of America
| Population | 4,054 |
| Coordinates | 42.5338000, -114.3647600 |
| Altitude | 1196 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kimberly (-114.36476, 42.5338)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.03 | $30.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $17.56 | $35.12 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $20.89 | $41.78 |
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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