Barstow to Pocatello: Road Trip Guide & Distance

603.1 miles 970.6 km · straight line
723.7 miles estimated 1164.7 km · driving distance
14h 34min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
23° NNE bearing direction

How far is Barstow from Pocatello?

The distance from Barstow to Pocatello is 603.1 miles (970.6 km) as the crow flies. Pocatello is located NNE of Barstow. By car, the driving distance is approximately 723.7 miles, taking about 14h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Barstow in California and Pocatello in Idaho.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Barstow and Pocatello. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Barstow to Pocatello

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 34min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 29min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~18h 56min $87–$253* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Barstow & Pocatello

Quick Facts

Barstow
34.90°N, 117.02°W
America/Los_Angeles
663m elevation
Pocatello
42.87°N, 112.45°W
America/Boise
1360m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 201 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 50 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients