How far is Soda Springs, ID from Pocatello, ID?

The driving distance from Soda Springs, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
57.69 mi
00h 57m
Flight
45.21 mi
72.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.21 mi
Kilometers
72.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.69 mi
Kilometers
92.84 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pocatello
Fri, Apr 17, 9:43 PM MDT
Return by in Soda Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 10:40 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Soda Springs
2026-04-17T20:46
Arrive Pocatello
Fri, Apr 17, 9:43 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM MDT

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

Leave by
4:36 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Soda Springs
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
McCammon
ID

City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States

From Soda Springs
28.3 mi
00h 28m
To Pocatello
29.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
39°F
Friday

Snow Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph NW
Destination
48°F
Friday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Soda Springs and Pocatello.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Soda Springs and Pocatello.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd South Street

    33.9 mi · 41 min · West 2nd South Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1973 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    18.9 mi · 18 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 30, US 91: 5th Avenue

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South 5th Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · South 5th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Hayden Street

    712 ft · 33 sec · East Hayden Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 7th Avenue

    41 m · 6 sec · North 7th Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Soda Springs and Pocatello.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West 2nd South Street
34.3 mi · 59%
Veterans Memorial Highway
18.9 mi · 33%
South 5th Avenue
2.95 mi · 5%
I 15 Business
0.33 mi · 1%
East Hayden Street
0.13 mi
North 7th Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

West 2nd South Street

Start on West 2nd South Street

33.9 mi · 00h 41m

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
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McCammon
00h 28m from Soda Springs
Leave By
4:36 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Snow Showers Likely leaving Soda Springs and Chance Snow Showers near Pocatello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Soda Springs to Pocatello?

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?

McCammon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Soda Springs and 29.4 miles from Pocatello.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 4:36 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.94 one way or $15.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Snow Showers Likely around Soda Springs and Chance Snow Showers near Pocatello.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Soda Springs and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 45.21 mi (72.76 km).

Soda Springs

#1 Soda Springs

City in Caribou County, Idaho, United States

Population3,023
Coordinates42.6543700, -111.6046700
Altitude1760
CountryUnited States
Pocatello

#2 Pocatello

The most populous city in Bannock County, Idaho.

Population56,637
Coordinates42.8713000, -112.4455300
Altitude1360
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd South Street (-111.604677, 42.654657)
End: North 7th Avenue (-112.445543, 42.871292)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.71 L · about $7.94
Round trip
$15.88
4.08 gal · 15.42 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $7.94 $15.88
Mid-grade $4.23 $8.63 $17.26
Premium $4.55 $9.28 $18.56
Diesel $5.41 $11.04 $22.08

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Soda Springs and Pocatello. The current time is 20:46:19.

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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.