How far is Shelley, ID from Pocatello, ID?
The driving distance from Shelley, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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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 Shelley and Pocatello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shelley and Pocatello.
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Start on East Center Street
9 m · 4 sec · East Center Street
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Turn left onto North State Street
2967 ft · 1 min · North State Street
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Turn right onto West Fir Street
1531 ft · 26 sec · West Fir Street
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Continue on East 1275 North
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 1275 North
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Continue on East 1250 North
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 1250 North
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Take the ramp left
1197 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
36.5 mi · 35 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 Shelley 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
36.5 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shelley 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 Shelley to Pocatello?
The road trip is about 43.7 miles (70.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Blackfoot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Shelley and 22.2 miles from Pocatello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $11.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms around Shelley and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Pocatello.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shelley and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 38.8 mi (62.45 km).
#1 Shelley
City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 4,466 |
| Coordinates | 43.3813000, -112.1233100 |
| Altitude | 1412 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.00 | $11.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $6.52 | $13.03 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $7.01 | $14.01 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $8.33 | $16.67 |
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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