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51m
Distance
39.6 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
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Aberdeen, ID
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Pocatello, ID
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The drive from Aberdeen, ID to Pocatello, ID covers 39.6 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 86, State Highway 39, US 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.3 miles on I 86. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.28 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
19.8 miles from Aberdeen, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
This is a 51m highway drive covering 39.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 86 and State Highway 39. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.3 miles on I 86.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
16 ft
Total Descent
13 ft
Highest Point
4,406 ft
~6.6 mi in
Elevation Range
16 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and State Highway 39. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near ID 39 / South Main Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 39.6 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (ID 39 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 34 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 34.3 miles (US 30): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto ID 39 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30: West Pocatello
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward US 30: West Pocatello
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto I 15 BUS; US 91 / Pocatello Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto North 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 86 | 17.3 mi | 16m |
| State Highway 39 | 10.6 mi | 15m |
| US 30 | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| South Powerline Road | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| West Highway 39 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| North 7th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Gould Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen, ID and Pocatello, ID.
Start on East Central Street
Turn left onto ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Turn straight onto ID 39
Continue on ID 39
Take the ramp onto I 86 Business
Merge onto I 86; US 30
Take the exit onto US 30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
Turn left onto US 30
Continue on Gould Street
Turn right onto I 15 BUS; US 91
Turn left onto North 7th Avenue
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39.6 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.8 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pocatello, ID than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Aberdeen, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Aberdeen, ID
This is one driving day of about 39.6 miles and 51m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Aberdeen, ID · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 39.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Aberdeen, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Pocatello, ID usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pocatello, ID.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.28 one way
$12.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $6.60 | $13.19 |
| premium | $4.53 | $7.06 | $14.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.80 | $17.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.16 | $1.90 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Aberdeen on Sunday
Local time
5:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
36°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Pocatello on Sunday
Local time
5:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Cloudy
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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