How far is Pocatello, ID from Rigby, ID?

The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Rigby, ID is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.95 mi
01h 08m
Flight
61.45 mi
98.89 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.45 mi
Kilometers
98.89 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.95 mi
Kilometers
104.52 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rigby
Tue, May 5, 12:36 AM MDT
Return by in Pocatello
Tue, May 5, 1:44 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pocatello
2026-05-04T23:27
Arrive Rigby
Tue, May 5, 12:36 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pocatello
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Firth
ID

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

From Pocatello
32.5 mi
00h 34m
To Rigby
32.5 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    48.9 mi · 47 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, I 15: Rigby, West Yellowstone

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Rigby Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    9.6 mi · 10 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business: Rigby

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North State Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
48.9 mi · 75%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
9.63 mi · 15%
Rigby Highway
3.13 mi · 5%
US 20 Business
1.11 mi · 2%
East Center Street
0.92 mi · 1%
North 10th Avenue
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

48.9 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
61.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Firth
00h 34m from Pocatello
Leave By
4:14 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pocatello and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rigby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Firth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.5 miles from Pocatello and 32.5 miles from Rigby.

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

The direct path is about 61.5 miles (98.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.91 one way or $17.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pocatello and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rigby.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Rigby. Straight-line distance: 61.45 mi (98.89 km).

Pocatello

#1 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

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

#2 Rigby

City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States

Population4,292
Coordinates43.6724100, -111.9149700
Altitude1480
CountryUnited States
Start: Pocatello (-112.44553, 42.8713)
End: Rigby (-111.91497, 43.67241)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.68 L · about $8.91
Round trip
$17.83
4.58 gal · 17.36 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $8.91 $17.83
Mid-grade $4.23 $9.69 $19.38
Premium $4.55 $10.42 $20.83
Diesel $5.41 $12.39 $24.79

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Pocatello and Rigby. The current time is 23:27:42.

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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.