How far is Pocatello, ID from New Plymouth, ID?
The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to New Plymouth, ID is about 280.5 miles (451.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Gooding County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pocatello and New Plymouth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello and New Plymouth.
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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
270.2 mi · 4 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: New Plymouth
1026 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South East Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pocatello and New Plymouth.
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
270 mi · 04h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Pocatello and Partly Sunny near New Plymouth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pocatello to New Plymouth?
The road trip is about 280.5 miles (451.4 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?
Hagerman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Pocatello and 140.5 miles from New Plymouth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 232.2 miles (373.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.3 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 7:48 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.54 one way or $77.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Pocatello and Partly Sunny near New Plymouth.
Stop Ideas Near Hagerman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hagerman.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and New Plymouth. Straight-line distance: 232.2 mi (373.69 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 New Plymouth
City in Payette County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,554 |
| Coordinates | 43.9698900, -116.8190400 |
| Altitude | 689 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Plymouth (-116.81904, 43.96989)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $38.54 | $77.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $41.89 | $83.77 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $45.04 | $90.07 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $53.58 | $107.16 |
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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