Origin
Ucon, ID
Late night in Ucon on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ucon, 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
53m
Distance
59.8 mi
96 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This 59.8-mile drive from Ucon, ID to Pocatello, ID takes approximately 53 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate along North Yellowstone Highway, East 105th North, and Idaho Medal of Honor Highway. Given its short duration and minimal highway driving, this route offers a straightforward journey within the Mountain West region. With an estimated fuel cost of just $9, it's an economical option for a quick excursion. The route is characterized by frequent turns, suggesting a more local and potentially winding path rather than a direct interstate cruise.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Yellowstone Highway | — | — |
| East 105th North | — | — |
| Idaho Medal of Honor Highway | — | — |
| Rigby Highway | — | — |
| Grandview Drive | — | — |
| I 15 South | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Pocatello Creek Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Yellowstone Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ucon, ID and Pocatello, ID.
1
Start on the route
56 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto North Yellowstone Highway
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Yellowstone Highway
3
Turn right onto East 105th North
371 ft
·
6 sec
·
East 105th North
4
Continue on East 105th North
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
East 105th North
5
Take the ramp left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
7
Continue on Rigby Highway
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Rigby Highway
8
Merge slight right onto Grandview Drive
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Grandview Drive
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello
10
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
48 mi
·
45 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Pocatello Creek Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Pocatello Creek Road
12
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
13
Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
14
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oak Street
331 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Oak Street
15
Turn left onto North 12th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
North 12th Avenue
16
Turn right onto East Bridger Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Bridger Street
17
Turn left onto North 7th Avenue
495 ft
·
22 sec
·
North 7th Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.9 miles from Ucon, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.48 one way
$18.95 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.93 | $19.87 |
| premium | $4.53 | $10.67 | $21.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.20 | $26.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.23 | $2.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.37 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Pocatello on Sunday
Local time
1:57 AM
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
25 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
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' for this 59.8-mile stretch, with no highway segments contributing to your 53-minute travel time. This means you'll be encountering more intersections and varied road conditions as you move through local areas between Ucon and Pocatello. The absence of a 'longest stretch' figure implies frequent changes in direction or speed, keeping your attention on navigating the numerous turns. This type of driving often involves passing through communities and varied landscapes as you transition from one road to the next.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: North Yellowstone Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ucon, ID to Pocatello, ID is easy. At 53m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ucon, ID to Pocatello, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 59.8 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ucon, ID to Pocatello, ID is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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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