Origin
Pocatello, ID
Afternoon in Pocatello on Saturday
Local time
12:51 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pocatello, ID to Soda Springs, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
56.8 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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Soda Springs, ID
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from Pocatello, ID to Soda Springs, ID covers 56.8 miles and takes about 1h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Merrill Road, Veterans Memorial Highway, US 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.6 miles on East Merrill Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Merrill Road | 31.6 mi | 37m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 19 mi | 17m |
| US 30 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| North 4th Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| South 5th Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Wyeth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 7th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 2nd South Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Merrill Road
— 31.6 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello, ID and Soda Springs, ID.
1
Start on North 7th Avenue
229 ft
·
12 sec
·
North 7th Avenue
2
Turn right onto East Wyeth Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Wyeth Street
3
Turn left onto I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North 4th Avenue
4
Turn straight onto I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
South 5th Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 15; US 30; US 91
19 mi
·
17 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 15 Business, US 30 East: Mc Cammon, Soda Springs, Montpelier
8
Turn left onto I 15 Business; US 30
32 mi
·
37 min
·
East Merrill Road
9
Continue on US 30; ID 34
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 30; ID 34
10
Arrive at destination
US 30; ID 34
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 22.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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East Wyeth Street
Turn right onto East Wyeth Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91 / North 4th Avenue
Turn left onto I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91 / North 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 15 Business, US 30 East: Mc Cammon, Soda Springs, Montpelier
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 Business, US 30 East: Mc Cammon, So...
4
22.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 15 Business; US 30 / East Merrill Road
Turn left onto I 15 Business; US 30 / East Merrill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.00 one way
$18.00 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.43 | $18.87 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.13 | $20.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.54 | $25.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.96 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.95 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Soda Springs, ID
Afternoon in Soda Springs on Saturday
Local time
12:51 PM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 6m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
56.8 mi in 1h 6m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.6 mi on East Merrill Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Wyeth Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pocatello, ID to Soda Springs, ID is easy. At 1h 6m with 5% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Wyeth Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91 / North 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Pocatello, ID to Soda Springs, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Montpelier along the way.
Montpelier
22.3 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 56.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.6 miles on East Merrill Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ID can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Wyeth Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91 / North 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Soda Springs, ID before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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