How far is Rexburg, ID from Pocatello, ID?
The driving distance from Rexburg, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rexburg and Pocatello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rexburg and Pocatello.
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Start on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
128 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 20
2201 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yellowstone Highway
6.9 mi · 7 min · Yellowstone Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Rigby Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway
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Merge slight right onto Grandview Drive
575 ft · 14 sec · Grandview Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello
1466 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
47.8 mi · 46 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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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 Rexburg and Pocatello.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
47.8 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Sunny leaving Rexburg and Sunny near Pocatello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rexburg to Pocatello?
The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Shelley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Rexburg and 39.5 miles from Pocatello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:10 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rexburg and Sunny near Pocatello.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rexburg and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 73.74 mi (118.67 km).
#1 Rexburg
City in and county seat of Madison County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 29,400 |
| Coordinates | 43.8260200, -111.7896900 |
| Altitude | 1483 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $12.56 | $25.11 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $14.94 | $29.87 |
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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