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19m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
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Pocatello, ID
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The drive from Pocatello, ID to Fort Hall, ID covers 14.3 miles and takes about 19m 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, West Agency Road, East Center Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.27 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
7.2 miles from Pocatello, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 10m into the drive .
Expect a 19m drive with frequent turns across 14.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
276 ft
Total Descent
296 ft
Highest Point
4,701 ft
~1.8 mi in
Elevation Range
257 ft
Notable High Points
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Wyeth Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 12 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 Wyeth Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North 10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (East Center Street): Navigation decision point.
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
Turn left onto East Center Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto B Avenue
Navigation decision point
On the drive from Pocatello, ID to Fort Hall, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Halls along the way.
Fort Halls
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 9.8 mi | 9m |
| West Agency Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Center Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Ross Fork Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Eagle Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North 10th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Treaty Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Wyeth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello, ID and Fort Hall, 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
Turn left onto Ross Fork Road
Turn right onto North Eagle Road
Turn left onto West Agency Road
Turn right onto US 91
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Turn right onto B Avenue
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 14.3 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.2 miles or 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Hall, 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 14.3 miles and 19m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.2 mi from Pocatello, ID · 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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 14.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 7.2 miles from Pocatello, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Fort Hall, 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 Fort Hall, ID.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.27 one way
$4.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.55 | $5.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Evening in Pocatello on Sunday
Local time
7:04 PM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Fort Hall on Sunday
Local time
7:04 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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