How far is Spirit Lake, ID from Pocatello, ID?
The driving distance from Spirit Lake, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 551.3 miles (887.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 412.1 miles (663.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 24m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
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 Spirit Lake and Pocatello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spirit Lake and Pocatello.
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Start on North 5th Avenue
1.5 km · 1 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 Spirit Lake 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spirit Lake and Sunny near Pocatello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spirit Lake to Pocatello?
The road trip is about 551.3 miles (887.2 km) and usually takes 08h 24m 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 275 miles from Spirit Lake and 276.3 miles from Pocatello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 412.1 miles (663.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 139.2 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 $75.72 one way or $151.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 172.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Spirit Lake and Pocatello, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spirit Lake and Sunny near Pocatello.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spirit Lake and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 412.07 mi (663.16 km).
#1 Spirit Lake
City in Kootenai County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 2,533 |
| Coordinates | 47.9662900, -116.8685300 |
| Altitude | 783 |
| 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: 887 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 52m |
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 | $75.72 | $151.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $82.29 | $164.59 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $88.48 | $176.96 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $105.26 | $210.53 |
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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