Origin
Pinehurst, ID
Afternoon in Pinehurst on Sunday
Local time
4:33 PM
MDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pinehurst, ID to Pocatello, ID
Drive Time
6h 12m
Distance
376.9 mi
607 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$60
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 0m
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6 AM
6h 13m
8 AM
6h 38m
10 AM
6h 22m
12 PM
6h 19m
3 PM
6h 23m
5 PM
6h 37m
8 PM
6h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pocatello, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pinehurst, ID to Pocatello, ID covers 376.9 miles and takes about 6h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Boydstun Street, East Deinhard Lane, South 3rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.73 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
188.4 miles from Pinehurst, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 12m drive with frequent turns across 376.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Boydstun 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
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 12m, 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 Pinehurst, ID to Pocatello, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| North Horseshoe Bend Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Boydstun Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pinehurst, ID and Pocatello, ID.
1
Start on the route
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right
43 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn left
21 mi
·
23 min
4
Turn left
11 mi
·
16 min
5
Turn right onto Boydstun Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Boydstun Street
6
Continue on East Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Deinhard Lane
7
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
46 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
South 3rd Street
8
Continue on ID 55
18 mi
·
25 min
·
ID 55
9
Continue on Highway 55
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Highway 55
10
Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
11
Continue on ID 55
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
ID 55
12
Continue on Horseshoe Bend Road
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
13
Continue on Highway 55
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 55
14
Continue on Payette River Scenic Byway
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Payette River Scenic Byway
15
Continue on North Horseshoe Bend Road
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
North Horseshoe Bend Road
16
Turn left onto East State Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
East State Street
17
Turn right onto North Glenwood Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Glenwood Street
18
Turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Mountain View Drive
19
Turn right onto North Cole Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North Cole Road
20
Continue on South Cole Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
South Cole Road
21
Take the ramp left toward I 84 East
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 84 East
22
Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
171 mi
·
2 hr 41 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
23
Continue straight
58 mi
·
54 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward US 30: West Pocatello
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 30: West Pocatello
25
Keep slight right to continue on US 30: West Pocatello
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 30: West Pocatello
26
Turn left onto East Gould Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Gould Street
27
Continue on Gould Street
348 ft
·
11 sec
·
Gould Street
28
Turn right onto Pocatello Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pocatello Avenue
29
Turn left onto North 7th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North 7th Avenue
30
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 188.4 miles from Pinehurst, ID, or about 3h 6m 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 83 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 188.4 miles or 3h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 13m
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 Pinehurst, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pinehurst, ID
This is one driving day of about 376.9 miles and 6h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Pinehurst, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 188.4 mi from Pinehurst, ID · 3h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
188 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 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 188.4 miles from Pinehurst, 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
$59.73 one way
$119.45 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
132 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $62.78 | $125.56 |
| premium | $4.53 | $67.20 | $134.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $83.73 | $167.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$60
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$85–$110
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 131.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.1 | 1 | $39.57 | $18.09 |
| Efficient EV | 94.2 | 1 | $32.98 | $15.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 150.8 | 1 | $52.77 | $24.12 |
Gas CO2
132 kg
EV CO2
44 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
4:33 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
37°F
Eagle, ID
188 mi in
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 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
6h 12m 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 Pinehurst, ID to Pocatello, ID covers 376.9 miles and takes about 6h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Boydstun Street, East Deinhard Lane, South 3rd Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 188.4 miles from Pinehurst, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.73 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 1 meaningful break 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 6h 12m, 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 Pinehurst, ID to Pocatello, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Pinehurst, ID to Pocatello, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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