Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
25.8 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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If you are planning a quick excursion between Pocatello and Blackfoot, Idaho, you will find this 25.8-mile journey to be an incredibly efficient connection within the Mountain West. Clocking in at just 29 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you certainly do not need to factor in an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $4 on fuel for the trek, making it a very economical way to travel between these two Idaho hubs. Navigating primarily via Veterans Memorial Highway, East Center Street, and West Judicial Street, the path is straightforward and avoids the complexity of longer interstate hauls. Whether you are commuting or just exploring, this short drive offers a practical, no-fuss way to move through the region.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 25.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
This trip is defined by a turn-heavy local driving profile that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. While you won't be spending your time on high-speed interstates, the route transitions through local streets, requiring you to stay alert through various turns. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 22.4 miles. Because this drive maintains a 0% highway share, it lacks the monotonous drone of wide-open freeways. Instead, you get a more localized experience that shifts from the urban feel of Pocatello into the transition toward Blackfoot.
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
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
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
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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
Regular Gas
$4.09 one way
$8.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.29 | $8.57 |
| premium | $4.53 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
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
Late night in Pocatello on Friday
Local time
4:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Blackfoot on Friday
Local time
4:41 AM
MDT
Current temp
38°F
Mostly Cloudy
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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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