Traveling between Burley and Pocatello is a straightforward 79.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 21 minutes. Because this is a quick trip across Idaho’s Mountain West region, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $13 on fuel for the one-way drive. You will primarily utilize I-86, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, and US-30 to navigate between these two points. It is an ideal route for those looking for a direct transit rather than a multi-day excursion.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 86
58.3 mi
54m
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
13.2 mi
12m
US 30
4.8 mi
7m
Overland Avenue
2.2 mi
3m
North 7th Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
East Gould Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Pocatello Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Gould Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 58.3 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burley, ID and Pocatello, ID.
1
Start on this road
92 ft·8 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto East 14th Street
181 ft·12 sec·East 14th Street
3
Turn right onto ID 27
2.2 mi·3 min·Overland Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I-84: Odgen, Pocatello
5
Merge onto I 84
13 mi·12 min·Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Continue on I 86; US 30
58 mi·54 min·I 86; US 30
7
Take the exit onto US 30
0.3 mi·38 sec·US 30
Exit 58Toward US 30: West Pocatello
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30
4.5 mi·6 min·US 30
Exit 58Toward US 30: West Pocatello
9
Turn left onto US 30
0.3 mi·28 sec·East Gould Street
10
Continue on Gould Street
347 ft·11 sec·Gould Street
11
Turn right onto I 15 BUS; US 91
0.1 mi·15 sec·Pocatello Avenue
12
Turn left onto North 7th Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·North 7th Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
North 7th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 39.8 miles from Burley, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 79.1 — 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|East 14th Street
Turn right onto East 14th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|ID 27 / Overland Avenue
Turn right onto ID 27 / Overland Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
74 mi into trip|~1h 11m in|US 30
Take the exit onto US 30 toward US 30: West Pocatello
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 58
Toward US 30: West Pocatello
6
74.3 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|US 30
Keep slight right at fork onto US 30 toward US 30: West Pocatello
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 58
Toward US 30: West Pocatello
5
79.1 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|I 15 BUS; US 91 / Pocatello Avenue
Turn right onto I 15 BUS; US 91 / Pocatello Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.61 one way
$25.23 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$13.22
$26.44
premium
$4.53
$14.20
$28.40
diesel
$5.61
$17.57
$35.15
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.9
0
$8.36
$3.82
Efficient EV
19.9
0
$6.96
$3.18
EV Truck/SUV
31.8
0
$11.14
$5.09
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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 18, 2026
Origin
Burley, ID
Evening
in Burley on Saturday
Local time
5:34 PM
MDT
Current temp
24°F
Mostly Clear
SW 5 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 10:00PM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 17 at 1:16PM MDT until April 18 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Destination
Pocatello, ID
Evening
in Pocatello on Saturday
Local time
5:34 PM
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
40 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
1h 21m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 79% of the route consisting of high-speed travel. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-86, which accounts for a 58.3-mile stretch of the drive. The personality of this road is consistent and efficient, moving you quickly across the landscape. You won't encounter many technical local roads, as the route is designed for steady, interstate cruising. Expect a predictable, linear experience that allows you to cover the distance with minimal navigation stress.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 58.3 mi on I 86.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 14th Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 21m drive. You will face about 9 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 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ID 27 / Overland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 74 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,505 ft4,150 ft
Total Climb
701 ft
Total Descent
400 ft
Highest Point
4,505 ft
~19.9 mi in
Elevation Range
355 ft
Notable High Points
4,505 ft at ~19.9 miles+186 ft prominence
4,404 ft at ~33.2 miles+86 ft prominence
4,454 ft at ~73 miles+18 ft prominence
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 79.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
The longest stretch is about 58.3 miles on I 86. 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 14th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (ID 27 / Overland Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 74 miles (US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pocatello, ID before heading back.
