Origin
Kamiah, ID
Afternoon in Kamiah on Sunday
Local time
12:59 PM
PDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kamiah, ID to Pocatello, ID
Drive Time
7h 59m
Distance
465.8 mi
750 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$74
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 51m
★
6 AM
8h 0m
8 AM
8h 17m
10 AM
8h 6m
12 PM
8h 4m
3 PM
8h 7m
5 PM
8h 16m
8 PM
7h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kamiah, ID
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Pocatello, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kamiah, ID to Pocatello, ID covers 465.8 miles and takes about 7h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 3rd Street, Boydstun Street, East Deinhard Lane for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $73.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
232.9 miles from Kamiah, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 59m drive with frequent turns across 465.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
3rd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 59m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kamiah, ID to Pocatello, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boydstun Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Deinhard Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South 3rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| ID 55 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 55 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Horseshoe Bend Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Payette River Scenic Byway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
3rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kamiah, ID and Pocatello, ID.
1
Start on Hill Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Hill Street
2
Turn right onto 3rd Street
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
3rd Street
3
Turn right
26 mi
·
29 min
4
Turn left
79 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
5
Turn left
11 mi
·
16 min
6
Turn right onto Boydstun Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Boydstun Street
7
Continue on East Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Deinhard Lane
8
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
46 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
South 3rd Street
9
Continue on ID 55
18 mi
·
25 min
·
ID 55
10
Continue on Highway 55
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 55
11
Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
12
Continue on ID 55
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
ID 55
13
Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
14
Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 55
15
Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Payette River Scenic Byway
16
Continue on North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
North Horseshoe Bend Road
17
Turn left onto East State Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East State Street
18
Turn right onto North Glenwood Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Glenwood Street
19
Turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Mountain View Drive
20
Turn right onto North Cole Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North Cole Road
21
Continue on South Cole Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cole Road
22
Take the ramp left toward I 84 East
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 84 East
23
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
171 mi
·
2 hr 41 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
24
Continue straight
58 mi
·
54 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: West Pocatello
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 30: West Pocatello
26
Keep slight right to continue on US 30: West Pocatello
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 30: West Pocatello
27
Turn left onto East Gould Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Gould Street
28
Continue on Gould Street
348 ft
·
11 sec
·
Gould Street
29
Turn right onto Pocatello Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pocatello Avenue
30
Turn left onto North 7th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Avenue
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 232.9 miles from Kamiah, ID, or about 3h 59m into the drive.
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 102 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 232.9 miles or 3h 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pocatello, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Kamiah, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kamiah, ID
This is one driving day of about 465.8 miles and 7h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 102 miles from Kamiah, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 232.9 mi from Kamiah, ID · 3h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
233 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 102 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 232.9 miles from Kamiah, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pocatello, ID
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$73.81 one way
$147.63 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
163 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $77.59 | $155.18 |
| premium | $4.53 | $83.06 | $166.11 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $103.48 | $206.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$74
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$99–$124
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 163 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $49 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 139.7 | 1 | $48.91 | $22.36 |
| Efficient EV | 116.5 | 1 | $40.76 | $18.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 186.3 | 2 | $65.21 | $29.81 |
Gas CO2
163 kg
EV CO2
54 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Afternoon in Pocatello on Sunday
Local time
1:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 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
7h 59m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kamiah, ID to Pocatello, ID covers 465.8 miles and takes about 7h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 3rd Street, Boydstun Street, East Deinhard Lane. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 232.9 miles from Kamiah, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $73.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 59m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Kamiah, ID to Pocatello, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kamiah, ID to Pocatello, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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