Origin
Rexburg, ID
Evening in Rexburg on Saturday
Local time
8:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rexburg, ID to Pocatello, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
77.4 mi
125 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rexburg, ID
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Pocatello, ID
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Rexburg and Pocatello is a straightforward 77.4-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes. You will primarily navigate via the Veterans Memorial Highway, Idaho Medal of Honor Highway, and the Yellowstone Highway. Because of the manageable distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. You can expect to spend roughly $12 on fuel for the trek, making it a very budget-friendly transit across the Mountain West. Since both cities are located within the same region, you will experience a consistent high-desert atmosphere throughout the entire drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 47.8 mi | 45m |
| Idaho Medal of Honor Highway | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| Yellowstone Highway | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Rigby Highway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.7 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 Rexburg, ID and Pocatello, ID.
1
Start on ID 33
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on ID 33
419 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 20
4
Merge onto US 20
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Yellowstone Highway
5
Continue on US 20
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
6
Continue on US 20
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Rigby Highway
7
Merge onto US 20
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Grandview Drive
8
Take the exit onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 20
Toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello
9
Merge onto I 15; US 20
48 mi
·
45 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 15 BUS
Exit 71
Toward Pocatello Creek Road
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 BUS
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 15 BUS
Exit 71
12
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
13
At end of road, turn right onto East Oak Street
332 ft
·
11 sec
·
East Oak Street
14
Turn left onto North 12th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North 12th Avenue
15
Turn right onto East Bridger Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bridger Street
16
Turn left onto North 7th Avenue
495 ft
·
21 sec
·
North 7th Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
North 7th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Rexburg, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 27 and 76.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
27 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
75.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
75.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 18m in
|
I 15 BUS
Keep slight right at fork onto I 15 BUS
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 71
5
76.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
East Oak Street
At end of road, turn right onto East Oak Street
Navigation decision point
5
76.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
North 12th Avenue
Turn left onto North 12th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.27 one way
$24.53 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $12.86 | $25.71 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.81 | $27.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.09 | $34.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.13 | $3.72 |
| Efficient EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.77 | $3.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31 | 0 | $10.84 | $4.95 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Pocatello, ID
Evening in Pocatello on Saturday
Local time
8:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Sunny
W 14 mph
7% chance
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
10 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 23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. The route consists entirely of highway driving, ensuring a consistent pace as you transition between the primary corridors. You will tackle a significant 47.8-mile stretch on the Veterans Memorial Highway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of your trip. While the road is composed of fast highway segments, the winding nature of these local connections requires your full attention. It is a practical route that balances efficiency with the realities of navigating regional Idaho infrastructure.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.8 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 27 miles in near US 20.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 77.4 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 27 miles (US 20): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.1 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 75.3 miles (I 15 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 77.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.8 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: at 27 miles (US 20): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 75.1 miles (I 15 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 75.3 miles (I 15 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pocatello, 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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