Origin
Fort Hall, ID
Late night in Fort Hall on Saturday
Local time
3:52 AM
MDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Hall, ID to Pocatello, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13.4 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Hall, ID
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Pocatello, ID
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Trip Overview
Fort Hall, ID to Pocatello, ID is 13.4 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Mountain West region, specifically in Idaho, making it a straightforward local connection. Given its brief length and minimal fuel cost, this drive is best suited for those who need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment. It's a practical transition, perfect for a quick errand or connecting to a larger journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a decidedly local drive rather than a long-haul highway experience. With only a 5% highway share, expect to navigate city streets and local roads for most of the 13.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with several adjustments in direction as you make your way from Fort Hall to Pocatello.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 8.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 4th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 91 / North Treaty Highway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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4th Street
Turn right onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 91 / North Treaty Highway
At end of road, turn right onto US 91 / North Treaty Highway
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
11 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 15 BUS
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS toward Pocatello Creek Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 71
Toward Pocatello Creek Road
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 15 BUS
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 BUS
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 71
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
East Oak Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Oak Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 8.4 mi | 8m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Agency Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Eagle Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Ross Fork Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Bridger Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| North Treaty Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 8.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Hall, ID and Pocatello, ID.
1
Start on B Avenue
85 ft
·
5 sec
·
B Avenue
2
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
4th Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 91
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Treaty Highway
4
Turn left onto West Agency Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Agency Road
5
Turn right onto North Eagle Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Eagle Road
6
Turn left onto East Ross Fork Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
East Ross Fork Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
8
Merge onto I 15
8.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 15 BUS
Exit 71
Toward Pocatello Creek Road
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 BUS
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 15 BUS
Exit 71
11
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
12
At end of road, turn right onto East Oak Street
332 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Oak Street
13
Turn left onto North 12th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North 12th Avenue
14
Turn right onto East Bridger Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bridger Street
15
Turn left onto North 7th Avenue
495 ft
·
21 sec
·
North 7th Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
North 7th Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.12 one way
$4.25 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.23 | $4.45 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Pocatello, ID
Late night in Pocatello on Saturday
Local time
3:52 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fort Hall, ID to Pocatello, ID covers 13.4 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Jefferson Avenue, West Agency Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.7 miles from Fort Hall, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.12 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 91 / North Treaty Highway): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 11 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Fort Hall, ID to Pocatello, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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