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1h 22m
Distance
79.3 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
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Pocatello, ID
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Burley, ID
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The drive from Pocatello, ID to Burley, ID covers 79.3 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, I 84 Business, Gould Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.5 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.57 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
39.7 miles from Pocatello, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
This is a 1h 22m highway drive covering 79.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 30 and I 84 Business. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.5 miles on US 30.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
431 ft
Total Descent
732 ft
Highest Point
4,464 ft
Elevation Range
313 ft
Notable High Points
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and I 84 Business. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Hayden Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 22m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Hayden Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (US 30): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.5 miles (I 84 Business; US 30): 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 Hayden Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp onto US 30 toward I 86 West, US 30 West: Airport, American Falls, Twin Falls
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit onto I 84 Business; US 30 toward I 84 Business, US 30, ID 24: Heyburn, Burley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto East 14th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Between Pocatello, ID and Burley, ID, road signs point toward American Falls and Twin Falls.
American Falls
Twin Falls
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 73.5 mi | 1h 12m |
| I 84 Business | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| Gould Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Pocatello Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Overland Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 5th Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Hayden Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 14th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello, ID and Burley, ID.
Start on North 7th Avenue
Turn left onto East Hayden Street
Turn right onto I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91
Continue on I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91
Turn left onto US 30
Turn slight right onto US 30
Take the ramp onto US 30
Take the exit onto I 84 Business; US 30
At end of road, turn left onto I 84 Business; US 30
Turn left onto ID 27
Turn left onto East 14th 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 79.3 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.7 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burley, 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 79.3 miles and 1h 22m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.7 mi from Pocatello, ID · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 79.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 39.7 miles from Pocatello, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.5 miles.
The final approach into Burley, 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 Burley, ID.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.57 one way
$25.13 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $13.21 | $26.42 |
| premium | $4.53 | $14.14 | $28.28 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.62 | $35.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.8 | 0 | $8.33 | $3.81 |
| Efficient EV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.10 | $5.08 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
3:17 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Burley on Sunday
Local time
3:17 PM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
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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