Saint Anthony to Pocatello is 88.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 34 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway and Idaho Medal of Honor Highway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive connects two points within Idaho's Mountain West region, offering a straightforward, same-day journey. Expect a local feel with frequent turns rather than a continuous highway cruise. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for those who prefer not to spend all day on the road or want to build flexibility into their travel plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.4 miles from Saint Anthony, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 88.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (2%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This is a turn-heavy local drive, not a long, unbroken highway stretch. You'll encounter a mix of Veterans Memorial Highway, Idaho Medal of Honor Highway, and Yellowstone Highway, with about half of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 47.8 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. Be prepared for the road to change character as you transition between these different roads, requiring your attention to navigation and speed adjustments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 47.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 20 Business / South Bridge Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 88.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 (US 20 Business / South Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (US 20): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.4 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 20 Business / South Bridge Street
Turn left onto US 20 Business / South Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
6
38.3 mi into trip|~42m in|US 20
Take the exit onto US 20 toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello
5
86.4 mi into trip|~1h 28m in|I 15 BUS
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS toward Pocatello Creek Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 71
Toward Pocatello Creek Road
5
86.7 mi into trip|~1h 29m in|I 15 BUS
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 BUS
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 71
5
88.2 mi into trip|~1h 32m in|East Oak Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Oak Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Veterans Memorial Highway
47.8 mi
45m
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
17.2 mi
18m
Yellowstone Highway
17.2 mi
18m
Rigby Highway
3.1 mi
3m
Jefferson Avenue
1 mi
1m
I 15 BUS
0.7 mi
1m
US 20 Business
0.4 mi
<1m
East Bridger Street
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 47.8 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Anthony, ID and Pocatello, ID.
1
Start on East Main Street
87 ft·11 sec·East Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 20 Business
0.2 mi·25 sec·South Bridge Street
3
Take the ramp onto US 20 Business
0.4 mi·51 sec·US 20 Business
4
Merge onto US 20
1.9 mi·2 min·Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
5
Continue on US 20
17 mi·18 min·Yellowstone Highway
6
Continue on US 20
15 mi·16 min·Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
7
Continue on US 20
3.1 mi·3 min·Rigby Highway
8
Merge onto US 20
0.1 mi·14 sec·Grandview Drive
9
Take the exit onto US 20
0.3 mi·36 sec·US 20
Toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello
10
Merge onto I 15; US 20
48 mi·45 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS
0.3 mi·32 sec·I 15 BUS
Exit 71Toward Pocatello Creek Road
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 BUS
0.5 mi·1 min·I 15 BUS
Exit 71
13
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1.0 mi·1 min·Jefferson Avenue
14
At end of road, turn right onto East Oak Street
332 ft·11 sec·East Oak Street
15
Turn left onto North 12th Avenue
0.1 mi·24 sec·North 12th Avenue
16
Turn right onto East Bridger Street
0.3 mi·1 min·East Bridger Street
17
Turn left onto North 7th Avenue
495 ft·21 sec·North 7th Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
North 7th Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of this 1 hour 34 minute drive, you have ample flexibility for when to depart. Leaving in the morning allows you to arrive with plenty of daylight to spare. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, you won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops, but it's always wise to top off your tank before leaving Saint Anthony. Pay close attention to navigation, as the 'turn-heavy' nature of this route means you'll be making several changes in direction.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.4 miles from Saint Anthony, ID, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.8 miles.
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 20 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.4 miles or 48m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pocatello, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Saint Anthony, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Saint Anthony, ID
This is one driving day of about 88.8 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Saint Anthony, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Veterans Memorial Highway for about 47.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.4 mi from Saint Anthony, ID
· 48m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.07 one way
$28.14 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$14.75
$29.50
premium
$4.53
$15.84
$31.68
diesel
$5.61
$19.61
$39.21
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.6
0
$9.32
$4.26
Efficient EV
22.2
0
$7.77
$3.55
EV Truck/SUV
35.5
0
$12.43
$5.68
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Saint Anthony, ID
Afternoon
in Saint Anthony on Friday
Local time
4:12 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pocatello, ID
Afternoon
in Pocatello on Friday
Local time
4:12 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 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 34m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Saint Anthony, ID to Pocatello, ID covers 88.8 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, Idaho Medal of Honor Highway, Yellowstone Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.4 miles from Saint Anthony, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.8 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 20 Business / South Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.3 miles (US 20): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 86.4 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Saint Anthony, ID to Pocatello, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
