How far is Pocatello, ID from Plummer, ID?

The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Plummer, ID is about 561.5 miles (903.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 376.8 miles (606.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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
561.55 mi
09h 23m
Flight
376.79 mi
606.38 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
376.79 mi
Kilometers
606.38 km
Flight Time
00h 45m

Driving Distance

Road route
561.55 mi
Kilometers
903.73 km
Drive Time
09h 23m

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 09h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plummer
Thu, Apr 23, 3:19 PM PDT
Return by in Pocatello
Fri, Apr 24, 1:43 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pocatello
2026-04-23T06:56
Arrive Plummer
Thu, Apr 23, 4:19 PM MDT
Route Timing
09h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:23 PM to 3:53 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
5:14 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
280.5 mi
04h 41m
To Plummer
281 mi
04h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
20 to 24 mph WSW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    278.5 mi · 4 hr 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1277 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    32.5 mi · 41 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto C Street

    36 m · 4 sec · C Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · C Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 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
I 90 West
312 mi · 56%
Veterans Memorial Highway
247 mi · 44%
East Center Street
0.92 mi
North 10th Avenue
0.28 mi
East Wyeth Street
0.21 mi
North 7th Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

278 mi · 04h 42m

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
09h 23m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+184.7 mi
376.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 41m from Pocatello
Leave By
5:14 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Pocatello and Chance Light Rain near Plummer.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 561.5 miles (903.7 km) and usually takes 09h 23m 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 280.5 miles from Pocatello and 281 miles from Plummer.

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

The direct path is about 376.8 miles (606.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 184.7 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 $77.16 one way or $154.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 176.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Pocatello and Chance Light Rain near Plummer.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Plummer. Straight-line distance: 376.79 mi (606.38 km).

Pocatello

#1 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

Population56,637
Coordinates42.8713000, -112.4455300
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Plummer

City in Idaho, USA

Population1,029
Coordinates47.3351800, -116.8885100
Altitude836
CountryUnited States
Start: Pocatello (-112.44553, 42.8713)
End: Plummer (-116.88851, 47.33518)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 904 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.82 gal
75.01 L · about $77.16
Round trip
$154.32
39.64 gal · 150.02 L
Estimated CO2
176.1 kg one way
Round trip: 352.3 kg / 777 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $77.16 $154.32
Mid-grade $4.23 $83.86 $167.72
Premium $4.55 $90.16 $180.32
Diesel $5.41 $107.27 $214.53

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 Plummer, ID. The current time in Pocatello is 06:56:24, although it is 05:56:24 in Plummer.

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.