How far is Pocatello, ID from Priest River, ID?
The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Priest River, ID is about 578.3 miles (930.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 425.6 miles (685 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 51m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Lemhi 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 Priest River.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello and Priest River.
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Start on North 7th Avenue
70 m · 16 sec · North 7th Avenue
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Turn left onto East Wyeth Street
1086 ft · 50 sec · East Wyeth Street
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Turn right onto North 10th Avenue
1452 ft · 45 sec · North 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto East Center Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Center Street
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Turn left
2604 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
247 mi · 3 hr 53 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula
2808 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
283.4 mi · 4 hr 47 min
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Take the exit slight right
1671 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
130 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto North Highway 41
7.5 mi · 12 min · North Highway 41
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Turn left onto West Highway 53 / North Highway 41
1439 ft · 39 sec · West Highway 53 / North Highway 41
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Turn right onto North Highway 41
10.2 mi · 15 min · North Highway 41
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Continue on North 5th Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · North 5th Avenue
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Continue on North Highway 41
19 mi · 28 min · North Highway 41
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Continue on South State Avenue
2173 ft · 41 sec · South State Avenue
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 57
149 m · 14 sec · State Highway 57
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Turn right onto East Jackson Avenue
628 ft · 30 sec · East Jackson Avenue
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Turn right onto 7th Street
88 m · 13 sec · 7th Street
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Continue on Summit Boulevard
118 m · 17 sec · Summit Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Summit Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pocatello and Priest River.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90 West
Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
283 mi · 04h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pocatello and Showers And Thunderstorms near Priest River.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pocatello to Priest River?
The road trip is about 578.3 miles (930.7 km) and usually takes 09h 55m 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 288.9 miles from Pocatello and 289.4 miles from Priest River.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 425.6 miles (685 km), while the road route adds roughly 152.7 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 $79.46 one way or $158.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 181.4 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Pocatello and Priest River, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Priest River.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Priest River. Straight-line distance: 425.65 mi (685.01 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 Priest River
City in Bonner County, Idaho
| Population | 1,893 |
| Coordinates | 48.1809700, -116.9115700 |
| Altitude | 652 |
| Country | United States |
End: Priest River (-116.91157, 48.18097)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 931 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 12m |
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 | $79.46 | $158.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $86.35 | $172.71 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $92.85 | $185.69 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $110.46 | $220.92 |
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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