Hastings, Nebraska to Pocatello: Road Trip Guide & Distance

740.9 miles 1192.4 km · straight line
889.1 miles estimated 1430.9 km · driving distance
17h 53min estimated drive time
$86 - $105 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Hastings, Nebraska from Pocatello?

The distance from Hastings, Nebraska to Pocatello is 740.9 miles (1192.4 km) as the crow flies. Pocatello is located WNW of Hastings, Nebraska. By car, the driving distance is approximately 889.1 miles, taking about 17h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Hastings, Nebraska in Nebraska 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hastings, Nebraska 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 Hastings, Nebraska to Pocatello

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 53min $86 - $105 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 28min $71–$133* Budget
Train ~23h 15min $107–$311* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hastings, Nebraska & Pocatello

Quick Facts

Hastings, Nebraska
40.59°N, 98.39°W
America/Chicago
587m 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 247 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 62 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 33.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients