How far is Ucon, ID from Pocatello, ID?
The driving distance from Ucon, ID to Pocatello, ID is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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 00h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ucon and Pocatello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ucon and Pocatello.
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Start on the route
17 m · 3 sec
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Turn right onto North Yellowstone Highway
2226 ft · 46 sec · North Yellowstone Highway
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Turn right onto East 105th North
113 m · 6 sec · East 105th North
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Continue on East 105th North
1958 ft · 40 sec · East 105th North
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Take the ramp left
1954 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
4.2 mi · 4 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 · 37 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 Ucon 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ucon 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 Ucon to Pocatello?
The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Blackfoot is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Ucon and 30.3 miles from Pocatello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ucon and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Pocatello.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ucon and Pocatello. Straight-line distance: 55.65 mi (89.56 km).
#1 Ucon
City in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 1,161 |
| Coordinates | 43.5963000, -111.9638600 |
| Altitude | 1466 |
| 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: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.21 | $16.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $8.93 | $17.85 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
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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