How far is Saint Anthony, ID from Pocatello, ID?

The driving distance from Saint Anthony, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
89.58 mi
01h 20m
Flight
84.8 mi
136.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.8 mi
Kilometers
136.48 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.58 mi
Kilometers
144.16 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pocatello
Tue, May 26, 6:22 AM MDT
Return by in Saint Anthony
Tue, May 26, 7:43 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Anthony
2026-05-26T05:02
Arrive Pocatello
Tue, May 26, 6:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM MDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Anthony
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
Shelley
ID

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

From Saint Anthony
44.4 mi
00h 40m
To Pocatello
45.2 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SSE
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Anthony and Pocatello.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    27 m · 11 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Bridge Street

    1202 ft · 26 sec · South Bridge Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2095 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Yellowstone Highway

    17.2 mi · 18 min · Yellowstone Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Rigby Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Grandview Drive

    575 ft · 14 sec · Grandview Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello

    1466 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    47.8 mi · 46 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Pocatello Creek Road

    1323 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2424 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oak Street

    101 m · 12 sec · East Oak Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North 12th Avenue

    637 ft · 25 sec · North 12th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Bridger Street

    1802 ft · 1 min · East Bridger Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 7th Avenue

    151 m · 22 sec · North 7th Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
47.8 mi · 53%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
17.2 mi · 19%
Yellowstone Highway
17.2 mi · 19%
Rigby Highway
3.13 mi · 3%
Jefferson Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
Pocatello Creek Road
0.71 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
84.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shelley
00h 40m from Saint Anthony
Leave By
3:48 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Anthony and Mostly Sunny near Pocatello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Anthony to Pocatello?

The road trip is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 44.4 miles from Saint Anthony and 45.2 miles from Pocatello.

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

The direct path is about 84.8 miles (136.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 3:48 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.30 one way or $24.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Anthony and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 84.8 mi (136.48 km).

Saint Anthony

#1 Saint Anthony

City in and county seat of Fremont County, Idaho, United States

Population3,553
Coordinates43.9663000, -111.6821800
Altitude1514
CountryUnited States
Pocatello

#2 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

Population56,637
Coordinates42.8713000, -112.4455300
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-111.682179, 43.966403)
End: North 7th Avenue (-112.445543, 42.871292)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.16 gal
11.97 L · about $12.30
Round trip
$24.60
6.32 gal · 23.94 L
Estimated CO2
28.1 kg one way
Round trip: 56.2 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $12.30 $24.60
Mid-grade $4.23 $13.37 $26.74
Premium $4.55 $14.37 $28.75
Diesel $5.41 $17.10 $34.20

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Anthony and Pocatello. The current time is 05:02:17.

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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.