How far is Pocatello, ID from Osburn, ID?

The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Osburn, ID is about 483.8 miles (778.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 363.9 miles (585.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
483.77 mi
07h 52m
Flight
363.9 mi
585.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
363.9 mi
Kilometers
585.64 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
483.77 mi
Kilometers
778.56 km
Drive Time
07h 52m

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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 07h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osburn
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM PDT
Return by in Pocatello
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pocatello
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Osburn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:53 PM to 2:23 PM PDT

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

Leave by
8:14 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
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Pocatello
241.7 mi
03h 56m
To Osburn
242.1 mi
03h 56m

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

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 7th Avenue

    70 m · 16 sec · North 7th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Wyeth Street

    1086 ft · 50 sec · East Wyeth Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 10th Avenue

    1452 ft · 45 sec · North 10th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Center Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2604 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    247 mi · 3 hr 53 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    233.8 mi · 3 hr 53 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 90 Business: Osburn

    1272 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    1257 ft · 25 sec · North 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
247 mi · 51%
I 90 West
234 mi · 48%
East Center Street
0.92 mi
North 10th Avenue
0.28 mi
I 90 Business
0.24 mi
North 3rd Street
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

247 mi · 03h 53m

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
07h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+119.9 mi
363.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
03h 56m from Pocatello
Leave By
8:14 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pocatello and Rain near Osburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 483.8 miles (778.6 km) and usually takes 07h 52m 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?

Salmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 241.7 miles from Pocatello and 242.1 miles from Osburn.

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

The direct path is about 363.9 miles (585.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.9 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 $66.45 one way or $132.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pocatello and Osburn, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Osburn. Straight-line distance: 363.9 mi (585.64 km).

Pocatello

#1 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

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

#2 Osburn

City in Shoshone County, Idaho, United States

Population1,556
Coordinates47.5060400, -115.9993300
Altitude768
CountryUnited States
Start: Pocatello (-112.44553, 42.8713)
End: Osburn (-115.99933, 47.50604)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 779 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.07 gal
64.62 L · about $66.45
Round trip
$132.91
34.14 gal · 129.24 L
Estimated CO2
151.7 kg one way
Round trip: 303.4 kg / 669 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $66.45 $132.91
Mid-grade $4.23 $72.22 $144.45
Premium $4.55 $77.65 $155.30
Diesel $5.41 $92.38 $184.77

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Pocatello, ID and Osburn, ID. The current time in Pocatello is 22:05:39, although it is 21:05:39 in Osburn.

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.