Origin
Pocatello, ID
Evening in Pocatello on Saturday
Local time
8:51 PM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pocatello, ID to Idaho Falls, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
50.7 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Idaho Falls, ID
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Trip Overview
Connecting Pocatello to Idaho Falls, this 50.7-mile trek is a straightforward journey through the Mountain West. You can expect to complete the trip in about 53 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $8, it is a highly economical route for travelers moving between these two Idaho hubs. You will rely primarily on the Veterans Memorial Highway, West Sunnyside Road, and East Center Street to navigate the path. Because the entire route is contained within the same region, the transition between cities is seamless and predictable. It is a practical connection that serves as a quick link rather than an extended vacation excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 45.7 mi | 43m |
| West Sunnyside Road | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| East Center Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| North 10th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Wyeth Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Stonebrook Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Stone Run Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 45.7 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocatello, ID and Idaho Falls, ID.
1
Start on North 7th Avenue
229 ft
·
15 sec
·
North 7th Avenue
2
Turn left onto East Wyeth Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Wyeth Street
3
Turn right onto North 10th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
North 10th Avenue
4
Turn left onto East Center Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Center Street
5
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
36 sec
6
Merge onto I 15
46 mi
·
43 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS; US 26
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 15 BUS; US 26
Toward I 15 Business, US 26: Ammon, Jackson
8
Turn right onto I 15 BUS; US 26
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Sunnyside Road
9
Turn right onto Stonebrook Lane
466 ft
·
14 sec
·
Stonebrook Lane
10
Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
241 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Stone Run Lane
11
Turn left onto Charleston Lane
152 ft
·
6 sec
·
Charleston Lane
12
Arrive at destination
Charleston Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Pocatello, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.7 — 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 Wyeth Street
Turn left onto East Wyeth Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North 10th Avenue
Turn right onto North 10th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
47.7 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
I 15 BUS; US 26
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS; US 26 toward I 15 Business, US 26: Ammon, Jackson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 Business, US 26: Ammon, Jackson
5
50.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
West Stone Run Lane
Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
Navigation decision point
5
50.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
Charleston Lane
Turn left onto Charleston Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.03 one way
$16.07 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.04 | $18.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.19 | $22.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Idaho Falls, ID
Evening in Idaho Falls on Saturday
Local time
8:51 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°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
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
53m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. The route is composed entirely of highway driving, providing a consistent pace as you move north. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which accounts for a 45.7-mile stretch of the total distance. While the road is efficient, the frequent turns keep the experience from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind. Navigating the transition from the highway into local streets like West Sunnyside Road requires you to stay alert as the environment shifts from high-speed transit to urban access points.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.7 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Wyeth Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 10 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 Wyeth Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North 10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 47.7 miles (I 15 BUS; US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Idaho Falls, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Jackson along the way.
Jackson
47.7 mi in
|
~48m
|
via I 15 BUS; US 26
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 50.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.7 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. 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 Wyeth Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North 10th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 47.7 miles (I 15 BUS; US 26): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Idaho Falls, ID before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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