How far is Pocatello, ID from Marsing, ID?

The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Marsing, ID is about 267.1 miles (429.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
267.05 mi
04h 26m
Flight
224.81 mi
361.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Pocatello.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.81 mi
Kilometers
361.79 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
267.05 mi
Kilometers
429.78 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marsing
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 AM MDT
Return by in Pocatello
Sat, Apr 18, 1:32 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pocatello
2026-04-18T04:40
Arrive Marsing
Sat, Apr 18, 9:06 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:08 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pocatello
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wendell
ID

City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States

From Pocatello
133.3 mi
02h 13m
To Marsing
133.8 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 16 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello and Marsing.

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Avenue

    41 m · 11 sec · North 7th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Hayden Street

    712 ft · 33 sec · East Hayden Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 5th Avenue

    724 ft · 12 sec · North 5th Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pocatello Avenue

    1841 ft · 33 sec · Pocatello Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gould Street

    1959 ft · 38 sec · Gould Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 86 West, US 30 West: Airport, American Falls, Twin Falls

    246.4 mi · 3 hr 56 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 55 South: Karcher Road, Midland Boulevard

    1702 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Highway 55

    3178 ft · 1 min · State Highway 55

  10. 10

    Continue on West Karcher Road

    1484 ft · 30 sec · West Karcher Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on West Karcher Road

    9.1 mi · 11 min · West Karcher Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunnyslope Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Sunnyslope Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86 West
246 mi · 92%
West Karcher Road
9.37 mi · 4%
Sunnyslope Road
4.8 mi · 2%
State Highway 55
0.6 mi
Gould Street
0.37 mi
Pocatello Avenue
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

I 86 West

Take the ramp left toward I 86 West, US 30 West: Airport, American Falls, Twin Falls

246 mi · 03h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.3 mi
224.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wendell
02h 13m from Pocatello
Leave By
8:08 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pocatello and Mostly Sunny near Marsing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pocatello to Marsing?

The road trip is about 267.1 miles (429.8 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Wendell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.3 miles from Pocatello and 133.8 miles from Marsing.

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

The direct path is about 224.8 miles (361.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 8:08 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.67 one way or $73.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pocatello and Mostly Sunny near Marsing.

Stop Ideas Near Wendell

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wendell, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wendell.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

30 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Marsing. Straight-line distance: 224.81 mi (361.79 km).

Pocatello

#1 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

Population56,637
Coordinates42.8713000, -112.4455300
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Marsing

#2 Marsing

City in Owyhee County, Idaho, United States

Population1,318
Coordinates43.5454400, -116.8132000
Altitude701
CountryUnited States
Start: Pocatello (-112.44553, 42.8713)
End: Marsing (-116.8132, 43.54544)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 430 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.42 gal
35.67 L · about $36.67
Round trip
$73.34
18.84 gal · 71.34 L
Estimated CO2
83.7 kg one way
Round trip: 167.4 kg / 369 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $36.67 $73.34
Mid-grade $4.23 $39.86 $79.71
Premium $4.55 $42.85 $85.70
Diesel $5.41 $50.98 $101.96

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Pocatello and Marsing. The current time is 04:40:21.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.