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5h 39m
Distance
313.3 mi
504 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
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Pocatello, ID
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Cascade, ID
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The drive from Pocatello, ID to Cascade, ID covers 313.3 miles and takes about 5h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 30, Horseshoe Bend Road, Highway 55 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 234.3 miles on US 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.65 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
156.6 miles from Pocatello, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 31m into the drive .
This is a 5h 39m highway drive covering 313.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 30 and Horseshoe Bend Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 234.3 miles on US 30.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
2,999 ft
Total Descent
2,703 ft
Highest Point
4,804 ft
~300.2 mi in
Elevation Range
2,231 ft
Notable High Points
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 30 and Horseshoe Bend Road. 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 5h 39m drive. You will face about 10 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 0.2 miles (I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91 / North 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (US 30): Lane positioning matters here. 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
Turn right onto I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91 / North 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp onto US 30 toward I 86 West, US 30 West: Airport, American Falls, Twin Falls
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Cole Road, Overland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Cole Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Pocatello, ID to Cascade, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Sh-55 along the way.
Sh-55
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 234.3 mi | 3h 43m |
| Horseshoe Bend Road | 18.9 mi | 25m |
| Highway 55 | 18.4 mi | 27m |
| Main Street | 17.9 mi | 24m |
| North Horseshoe Bend Road | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Payette River Scenic Byway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| North Cole Road | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| West State Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello, ID and Cascade, 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
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto South Cole Road
Continue on North Cole Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
Turn right onto North Glenwood Street
Turn left onto ID 44
Take the ramp
Merge onto ID 55
Continue on ID 55
Continue on ID 55
Continue on ID 55
Continue on ID 55
Continue on ID 55
Continue on ID 55
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 80 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.6 miles or 2h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cascade, 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 313.3 miles and 5h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 156.6 mi from Pocatello, ID · 2h 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 156.6 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 234.3 miles.
The final approach into Cascade, 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 Cascade, ID.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$49.65 one way
$99.29 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $52.19 | $104.38 |
| premium | $4.53 | $55.86 | $111.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.60 | $139.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94 | 1 | $32.90 | $15.04 |
| Efficient EV | 78.3 | 0 | $27.41 | $12.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.3 | 1 | $43.86 | $20.05 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Pocatello on Sunday
Local time
5:39 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Cascade on Sunday
Local time
5:39 PM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Chance Rain Showers
Along the Route
40°F
Garden City, ID
157 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
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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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