How far is Pocatello, ID from Malad City, ID?

The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Malad City, ID is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.82 mi
00h 58m
Flight
48 mi
77.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48 mi
Kilometers
77.25 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.82 mi
Kilometers
93.05 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Malad City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM MDT
Return by in Pocatello
Thu, Apr 23, 12:34 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pocatello
2026-04-22T22:37
Arrive Malad City
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Arimo
ID

City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States

From Pocatello
28.9 mi
00h 29m
To Malad City
28.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
14 to 28 mph SW
Destination
49°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello and Malad City.

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Avenue

    70 m · 12 sec · North 7th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Wyeth Street

    1061 ft · 52 sec · East Wyeth Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 4th Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · North 4th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto South 5th Avenue

    2122 ft · 38 sec · South 5th Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    2505 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    53.1 mi · 50 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 38: Malad

    2109 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on 50 North

    1731 ft · 30 sec · 50 North

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    67 m · 4 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Bannock Street

    2208 ft · 41 sec · Bannock Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 200 West

    965 ft · 42 sec · 200 West

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 200 West

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
53.1 mi · 92%
North 4th Avenue
2.2 mi · 4%
South 5th Avenue
0.88 mi · 2%
Bannock Street
0.42 mi · 1%
ID 38
0.4 mi · 1%
50 North
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

53.1 mi · 00h 50m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arimo
00h 29m from Pocatello
Leave By
4:32 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pocatello and Rain Showers near Malad City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pocatello to Malad City?

The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Arimo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Pocatello and 28.9 miles from Malad City.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.94 one way or $15.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms around Pocatello and Rain Showers near Malad City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Malad City. Straight-line distance: 48 mi (77.25 km).

Pocatello

#1 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

Population56,637
Coordinates42.8713000, -112.4455300
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Malad City

#2 Malad City

City in and county seat of Oneida County, Idaho, United States

Population2,137
Coordinates42.1915900, -112.2508000
Altitude1387
CountryUnited States
Start: Pocatello (-112.44553, 42.8713)
End: Malad City (-112.2508, 42.19159)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
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
2.04 gal
7.72 L · about $7.94
Round trip
$15.88
4.08 gal · 15.44 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.94 $15.88
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.63 $17.26
Premium $4.55 $9.28 $18.56
Diesel $5.41 $11.04 $22.08

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pocatello and Malad City. The current time is 22:37:13.

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.