How far is Pocatello, ID from McCall, ID?

The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to McCall, ID is about 341.9 miles (550.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
341.96 mi
06h 19m
Flight
230.07 mi
370.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.07 mi
Kilometers
370.26 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.96 mi
Kilometers
550.33 km
Drive Time
06h 19m

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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 06h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in McCall
Sun, May 3, 7:35 AM MDT
Return by in Pocatello
Sun, May 3, 1:55 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pocatello
2026-05-03T01:16
Arrive McCall
Sun, May 3, 7:35 AM MDT
Route Timing
06h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:20 PM to 1:50 PM MDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:20 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pocatello
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Glenns Ferry
ID

City in Elmore County, Idaho, United States

From Pocatello
170.8 mi
03h 09m
To McCall
171.2 mi
03h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph W
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    229.8 mi · 3 hr 37 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Cole Road, Overland Road

    1061 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Cole Road

    71 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Cole Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Cole Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Cole Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · North Cole Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Mountain View Drive

    1056 ft · 39 sec · North Mountain View Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Glenwood Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Glenwood Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West State Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West State Street

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward SH-55

    156 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto North Horseshoe Bend Road

    8.8 mi · 12 min · North Horseshoe Bend Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Payette River Scenic Byway

  18. 18

    Continue on Highway 55

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Highway 55

  19. 19

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    2105 ft · 30 sec · Horseshoe Bend Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Highway 55

    16 mi · 24 min · Highway 55

  21. 21

    Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road

    18.5 mi · 25 min · Horseshoe Bend Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    46.6 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Lake Street

    49 m · 6 sec · East Lake Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86 West
230 mi · 67%
Main Street
46.6 mi · 14%
Horseshoe Bend Road
18.9 mi · 6%
Highway 55
18.4 mi · 5%
North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.8 mi · 3%
Payette River Scenic Byway
5.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 86 West

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

230 mi · 03h 37m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 19m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+111.8 mi
230.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenns Ferry
03h 09m from Pocatello
Leave By
11:20 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Pocatello and Sunny near McCall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 341.9 miles (550.3 km) and usually takes 06h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glenns Ferry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.8 miles from Pocatello and 171.2 miles from McCall.

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

The direct path is about 230.1 miles (370.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 111.8 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.99 one way or $93.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glenns Ferry

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glenns Ferry, 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 Glenns Ferry.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

81 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle
BUS

Boise, Idaho

104 mi away
1212 West Bannock St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and McCall. Straight-line distance: 230.07 mi (370.26 km).

Pocatello

#1 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

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

#2 McCall

City in Valley County, Idaho, United States

Population3,597
Coordinates44.9110100, -116.0987400
Altitude1528
CountryUnited States
Start: Pocatello (-112.44553, 42.8713)
End: McCall (-116.09874, 44.91101)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 550 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.07 gal
45.68 L · about $46.99
Round trip
$93.98
24.14 gal · 91.36 L
Estimated CO2
107.3 kg one way
Round trip: 214.5 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $46.99 $93.98
Mid-grade $4.23 $51.07 $102.14
Premium $4.55 $54.91 $109.81
Diesel $5.41 $65.32 $130.65

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Pocatello and McCall. The current time is 01:16:03.

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.