How far is Pocatello, ID from Middleton, ID?
The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Middleton, ID is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pocatello and Middleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello and Middleton.
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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
243.6 mi · 3 hr 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward North Franklin Boulevard
1753 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard
1831 ft · 45 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Boulevard
35 m · 2 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Boulevard
2549 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Boulevard
27 m · 2 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Boulevard
2635 ft · 60 sec · Franklin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Cherry Lane
2652 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Lane
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Turn right onto Madison Road
3 mi · 5 min · Madison Road
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Turn left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Turn right onto Middleton Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Middleton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Middleton Road
69 m · 5 sec · Middleton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Middleton Road
2988 ft · 1 min · Middleton Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street
530 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Dewey Avenue
70 m · 12 sec · North Dewey Avenue
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Turn left
40 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pocatello and Middleton.
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
244 mi · 03h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pocatello and Sunny near Middleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pocatello to Middleton?
The road trip is about 260.1 miles (418.6 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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 129.9 miles from Pocatello and 130.3 miles from Middleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 8:20 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.74 one way or $71.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pocatello and Sunny near Middleton.
Stop Ideas Near Wendell
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Middleton. Straight-line distance: 217.72 mi (350.39 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 Middleton
City in Canyon County, Idaho
| Population | 8,466 |
| Coordinates | 43.7068300, -116.6201400 |
| Altitude | 731 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middleton (-116.62014, 43.70683)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 419 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $35.74 | $71.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $38.84 | $77.68 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $41.76 | $83.52 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $49.68 | $99.36 |
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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