Origin
Soda Springs, ID
Late night in Soda Springs on Saturday
Local time
5:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Soda Springs, ID to Pocatello, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
57.7 mi
93 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
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Soda Springs, ID
Abhishek Navlakha
Pocatello, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Soda Springs, ID to Pocatello, ID covers 57.7 miles and takes about 57m 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, I 15, South 5th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 57.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 57.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Soda Springs, ID to Pocatello, ID is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Soda Springs, ID to Pocatello, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| I 15 | — | — |
| South 5th Avenue | — | — |
| East Hayden Street | — | — |
| North 7th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soda Springs, ID and Pocatello, ID.
1
Start on West 2nd South Street
34 mi
·
41 min
·
West 2nd South Street
2
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
21 sec
3
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
19 mi
·
17 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 15 Business, US 30, US 91: 5th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 15 Business, US 30, US 91: 5th Avenue
5
Turn left onto South 5th Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South 5th Avenue
6
Turn right onto East Hayden Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Hayden Street
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto North 7th Avenue
135 ft
·
6 sec
·
North 7th Avenue
8
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.14 one way
$18.29 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.29 | $20.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.74 | $25.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 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 | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.08 | $3.69 |
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
Pocatello, ID
Late night in Pocatello on Saturday
Local time
5:43 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
57m 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 Soda Springs, ID to Pocatello, ID covers 57.7 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, I 15, South 5th Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.8 miles from Soda Springs, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.14 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.
The drive from Soda Springs, ID to Pocatello, ID is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Soda Springs, ID to Pocatello, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Soda Springs, ID to Pocatello, ID does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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