How far is Pocatello, ID from Shoshone, ID?
The driving distance from Pocatello, ID to Shoshone, ID is about 133 miles (214.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Cassia 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 Shoshone.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello and Shoshone.
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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
106.2 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93: Twin Falls, Sun Valley
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn right
20.2 mi · 24 min
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Turn right
51 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
26 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pocatello and Shoshone.
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
106 mi · 01h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain Likely leaving Pocatello and Chance Light Rain near Shoshone.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pocatello to Shoshone?
The road trip is about 133 miles (214.1 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?
Declo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Pocatello and 66.6 miles from Shoshone.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.26 one way or $36.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Pocatello and Chance Light Rain near Shoshone.
Stop Ideas Near Declo
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 Declo.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pocatello and Shoshone. Straight-line distance: 99.31 mi (159.83 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 Shoshone
City in and county seat of Lincoln County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 42.9360200, -114.4058800 |
| Altitude | 1208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shoshone (-114.40588, 42.93602)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $18.26 | $36.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $19.84 | $39.69 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $21.33 | $42.67 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $25.38 | $50.76 |
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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