How far is Pocatello, ID from Lava Hot Springs, ID?
The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Lava Hot Springs, ID is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pocatello and Lava Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello and Lava Hot Springs.
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Start on North 7th Avenue
70 m · 12 sec · North 7th Avenue
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Turn right onto East Wyeth Street
1061 ft · 52 sec · East Wyeth Street
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Turn left onto North 4th Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · North 4th Avenue
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Turn straight onto South 5th Avenue
2122 ft · 38 sec · South 5th Avenue
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Take the ramp right
2505 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
19 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 30 East: Mc Cammon, Soda Springs, Montpelier
1579 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto East Merrill Road
11.9 mi · 15 min · East Merrill Road
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Turn right onto North Center Street
1561 ft · 49 sec · North Center Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
105 m · 15 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto 1st Avenue East
10 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pocatello and Lava Hot Springs.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
19 mi · 00h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Pocatello and Mostly Sunny near Lava Hot Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pocatello to Lava Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Inkom is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Pocatello and 17.5 miles from Lava Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.46 one way or $10.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pocatello and Mostly Sunny near Lava Hot Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Lava Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 28.09 mi (45.2 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 Lava Hot Springs
City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 432 |
| Coordinates | 42.6193600, -112.0110700 |
| Altitude | 1530 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lava Hot Springs (-112.01107, 42.61936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.44 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $5.86 | $11.73 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $6.19 | $12.39 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $7.96 | $15.92 |
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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