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29m
Distance
25.8 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
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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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Blackfoot, ID
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The drive from Pocatello, ID to Blackfoot, ID covers 25.8 miles and takes about 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, East Center Street, West Judicial Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.4 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.09 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
12.9 miles from Pocatello, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Expect a 29m drive with frequent turns across 25.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
340 ft
Total Descent
320 ft
Highest Point
4,696 ft
~2.1 mi in
Elevation Range
259 ft
Notable High Points
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Wyeth Street.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 25.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 (East Wyeth Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North 10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto East Wyeth Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto North 10th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward US 26, ID 39: Blackfoot, Arco
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Turn right onto West Pacific Street
Navigation decision point
On the drive from Pocatello, ID to Blackfoot, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Arco along the way.
Arco
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 22.4 mi | 21m |
| East Center Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Judicial Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bergener Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North 10th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Wyeth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Ash Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Bridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello, ID and Blackfoot, ID.
Start on North 7th Avenue
Turn left onto East Wyeth Street
Turn right onto North 10th Avenue
Turn left onto East Center Street
Turn left
Merge onto I 15
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto I 15 Business
Continue on I 15 Business
Continue on I 15 Business
Turn left onto South Ash Street
Turn right onto West Pacific Street
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
Turn left
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 25.8 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.9 miles or 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Blackfoot, ID than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Pocatello, 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 Pocatello, ID
This is one driving day of about 25.8 miles and 29m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.9 mi from Pocatello, ID · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 25.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 12.9 miles from Pocatello, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Blackfoot, 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 Blackfoot, ID.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.26 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Pocatello on Sunday
Local time
4:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Blackfoot on Sunday
Local time
4:38 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°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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