Origin
Pocatello, ID
Evening in Pocatello on Saturday
Local time
7:12 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pocatello, ID to Grangeville, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
8h 8m
Distance
433.6 mi
698 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$69
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 0m
★
6 AM
8h 8m
8 AM
8h 24m
10 AM
8h 14m
12 PM
8h 12m
3 PM
8h 15m
5 PM
8h 24m
8 PM
8h 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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Grangeville, ID
Walter Coppola
Trip Overview
This 433.6-mile journey from Pocatello, ID to Grangeville, ID will take approximately 8 hours and 8 minutes of driving time. With a highway share of 58%, it's a mixed drive best suited for an overnight split, especially considering the recommended two days for the trip. You can expect a fuel cost of around $69 for this adventure through the Mountain West region. The route involves two planned stops and offers a longest stretch of 234.3 miles on US 30, providing a solid amount of time on the open road. This trip offers a practical way to experience the diverse landscapes within Idaho.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
216.8 miles from Pocatello, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 30 | 234.3 mi | 3h 43m |
| North Norris Avenue | 79 mi | 1h 29m |
| Main Street | 45.6 mi | 1h 1m |
| Horseshoe Bend Road | 18.9 mi | 25m |
| Highway 55 | 18.4 mi | 27m |
| West Lake Street | 10.6 mi | 16m |
| North Horseshoe Bend Road | 8.8 mi | 11m |
| Payette River Scenic Byway | 5.9 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
US 30
— 234.3 mi, about 3h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello, ID and Grangeville, ID.
1
Start on North 7th Avenue
135 ft
·
11 sec
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North 7th Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Hayden Street
0.1 mi
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33 sec
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East Hayden Street
3
Turn right onto I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91
0.1 mi
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12 sec
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North 5th Avenue
4
Continue on I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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Pocatello Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 30
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
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Gould Street
6
Turn slight right onto US 30
4.6 mi
·
7 min
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US 30
7
Take the ramp onto US 30
230 mi
·
3 hr 36 min
·
US 30
Toward I 86 West, US 30 West: Airport, American Falls, Twin Falls
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 50A
Toward Cole Road, Overland Road
Use the right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
232 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Cole Road
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto South Cole Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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South Cole Road
11
Continue on North Cole Road
2.6 mi
·
5 min
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North Cole Road
Use the left lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto North Mountain View Drive
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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North Mountain View Drive
13
Turn right onto North Glenwood Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
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North Glenwood Street
14
Turn left onto ID 44
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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West State Street
15
Take the ramp
513 ft
·
14 sec
Toward SH-55
16
Merge onto ID 55
8.8 mi
·
11 min
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North Horseshoe Bend Road
17
Continue on ID 55
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Payette River Scenic Byway
18
Continue on ID 55
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 55
19
Continue on ID 55
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
20
Continue on ID 55
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Highway 55
21
Continue on ID 55
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Horseshoe Bend Road
22
Continue on ID 55
46 mi
·
1 hr 1 min
·
Main Street
23
Turn left onto Deinhard Lane
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Deinhard Lane
24
Continue on Boydstun Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Boydstun Street
25
At end of road, turn left onto ID 55
11 mi
·
16 min
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West Lake Street
26
Turn right onto US 95
79 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
North Norris Avenue
27
Turn right onto ID 13
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
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West Main Street
28
Turn left onto North College Street
78 ft
·
3 sec
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North College Street
29
Arrive at destination
North College Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 8-hour, 433.6-mile drive, plan for an overnight stop, as recommended over two days. Starting your drive in the morning will allow you to cover a good portion of the 234.3-mile stretch on US 30 before needing to find accommodations. With two stops planned, strategically place them to break up the journey comfortably. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch means fewer opportunities for gas stations. The estimated fuel cost of $69 is a helpful budget point to consider when planning your expenses for this ID to ID road trip.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 216.8 miles from Pocatello, ID, or about 3h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 234.3 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 95 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 216.8 miles or 3h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 216.8 miles or 3h 28m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Grangeville, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pocatello, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pocatello, ID
Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Grangeville, ID
Aim for roughly 217 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 95 miles from Pocatello, ID.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 30 for about 234.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
217 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Emmett, IDOvernight Options
Night 1
217 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Emmett, ID after about 217 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 95 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 216.8 miles from Pocatello, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 30 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 234.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 217 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 235.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Hayden Street
Turn left onto East Hayden Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91 / North 5th Avenue
Turn right onto I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91 / North 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
5.6 mi into trip
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~9m in
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US 30
Take the ramp onto US 30 toward I 86 West, US 30 West: Airport, American Falls, Twin Falls
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 86 West, US 30 West: Airport, American...
8
235.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 45m in
Take the exit toward Cole Road, Overland Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 50A
Toward Cole Road, Overland Road
8
235.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 46m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Cole Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward Cole Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$68.71 one way
$137.42 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
152 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $72.02 | $144.04 |
| premium | $4.53 | $77.35 | $154.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $95.73 | $191.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$69
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$199–$309
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 151.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $46 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 130.1 | 1 | $45.53 | $20.81 |
| Efficient EV | 108.4 | 1 | $37.94 | $17.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 173.4 | 2 | $60.70 | $27.75 |
Gas CO2
152 kg
EV CO2
51 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Grangeville, ID
Evening in Grangeville on Saturday
Local time
6:12 PM
PDT
Current temp
68°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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 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
8h 8m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
During the Pliocene, this place looked quite different. Lush wetlands, forests, and grasslands provided excellent habitat for a variety of animals. From fascinating, now-extinct creatures like the sab...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 134.6
Caution: Use Caution with "Fossil Beds Information" Signs
Caution: If You Can't Reach Us By Phone, Please Email Us
Nez Perce National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Since time immemorial, the valleys, prairies, mountains, and plateaus of the inland northwest have been home to the nimíipuu (Nez Perce) people. Extremely resilient, they survived the settling of the...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 433.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive is characterized as a 'Mixed drive,' with 58% of the route on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced travel interspersed with more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted segment is a significant 234.3 miles on US 30, allowing for extended periods of cruising. As you progress from Pocatello towards Grangeville, expect the road's personality to shift, moving from more populated areas to potentially more rural or scenic stretches as you cover the distance. This variety means you won't be stuck on monotonous interstates for the entire trip.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 234.3 mi on US 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Hayden Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 8m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 15 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Hayden Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91 / North 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (US 30): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Grangeville, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Sh-55 along the way.
Sh-55
243.3 mi in
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~4h 2m
Who Is This Route For?
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8h 8m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 234.3 miles on US 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 217 miles on day one.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Grangeville, ID before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 Hayden Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91 / North 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (US 30): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument and Nez Perce National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Grangeville, ID before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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