How far is Priest River, ID from Pocatello, ID?
The driving distance from Priest River, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 575.8 miles (926.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 425.6 miles (685 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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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
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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 Priest River and Pocatello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Priest River and Pocatello.
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Start on Summit Boulevard
648 ft · 31 sec · Summit Boulevard
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Turn right onto 4th Street
74 m · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Albeni Road
6.2 mi · 10 min · Albeni Road
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Turn left onto North State Avenue
2173 ft · 37 sec · North State Avenue
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Continue on Highway 41
19 mi · 28 min · 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
10.2 mi · 15 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
7.7 mi · 12 min · North Highway 41
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Turn left onto East Seltice Way
94 m · 10 sec · East Seltice Way
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Turn slight left onto I 90, ID 41
114 m · 16 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 90
2435 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
282.5 mi · 4 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
245.5 mi · 3 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Pocatello Creek Road
1323 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
2424 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oak Street
101 m · 12 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn left onto North 12th Avenue
637 ft · 25 sec · North 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto East Bridger Street
1802 ft · 1 min · East Bridger Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Avenue
151 m · 22 sec · North 7th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Priest River and Pocatello.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 90
Merge slight left
282 mi · 04h 45m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Priest River and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Pocatello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Priest River to Pocatello?
The road trip is about 575.8 miles (926.7 km) and usually takes 08h 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 288.2 miles from Priest River and 287.6 miles from Pocatello.
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 150.2 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 PDT. 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 $79.11 one way or $158.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 180.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Priest River and Pocatello, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Priest River and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Pocatello.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Priest River and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 425.65 mi (685.01 km).
#1 Priest River
City in Bonner County, Idaho
| Population | 1,893 |
| Coordinates | 48.1809700, -116.9115700 |
| Altitude | 652 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pocatello
The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.
| Population | 56,637 |
| Coordinates | 42.8713000, -112.4455300 |
| Altitude | 1360 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 7th Avenue (-112.445543, 42.871292)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 927 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 11m |
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 | $79.11 | $158.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $85.97 | $171.95 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $92.44 | $184.87 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $109.97 | $219.94 |
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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