Origin
Soda Springs, ID
Late night in Soda Springs on Sunday
Local time
2:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Soda Springs, 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 5m
Distance
56.7 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
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
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Soda Springs to Pocatello is 56.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes via Veterans Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Idaho, connecting two points in the Mountain West region. It's a straightforward, local-feeling trip that won't eat up much of your day, making it ideal for a short travel segment or if you're looking for a quick connection between these two towns. You'll likely find it to be a practical and easy drive without major complications.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 2nd South Street | 33.9 mi | 41m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 18.9 mi | 17m |
| South 5th Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| I 15 Business | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 15 BUS | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Hayden Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 7th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West 2nd South Street
— 33.9 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Soda Springs, ID and Pocatello, ID.
1
Start on US 30; ID 34
34 mi
·
41 min
·
West 2nd South Street
2
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; US 30
0.4 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 15 Business; US 30
3
Merge onto I 15; US 30; US 91
19 mi
·
17 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
4
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91
Exit 67
Toward I 15 Business, US 30, US 91: 5th Avenue
5
Turn left onto I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
South 5th Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Turn right onto East Hayden Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
East Hayden Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto North 7th Avenue
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
North 7th Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
North 7th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 33.9 and 56.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
33.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I 15 Business; US 30
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; US 30
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
53.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91
Take the exit onto I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91 toward I 15 Business, US 30, US 91: 5th Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 67
Toward I 15 Business, US 30, US 91: 5th Avenue
4
53.6 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91 / South 5th Avenue
Turn left onto I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91 / South 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
East Hayden Street
Turn right onto East Hayden Street
Navigation decision point
6
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
North 7th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto North 7th Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.98 one way
$17.97 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.42 | $18.84 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.52 | $25.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 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 | 0 | $5.95 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.96 | $2.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
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 Sunday
Local time
2:05 AM
MDT
Current temp
33°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 10:04AM MDT until April 19 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 18 at 10:04AM MDT until April 19 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
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
25 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 5m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' indicating frequent changes in direction rather than a long, straight highway. With a highway share of 100%, you'll be on paved roads for the entire journey. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 33.9 miles on West 2nd South Street. Expect a driving experience that requires your attention due to the numerous turns, making it feel more like navigating through local roads than a typical interstate cruise.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.9 mi on West 2nd South Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 33.9 miles in near I 15 Business; US 30.
Driving Effort
2/10
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 1h 5m with 1% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 33.9 miles (I 15 Business; US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 53.3 miles (I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.6 miles (I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91 / South 5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 56.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m 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 33.9 miles on West 2nd South Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 33.9 miles (I 15 Business; US 30): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 53.3 miles (I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 53.6 miles (I 15 BUS; US 30; US 91 / South 5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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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