Pocatello to Richland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

410.8 miles 661.1 km · straight line
492.9 miles estimated 793.3 km · driving distance
9h 55min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is Pocatello from Richland?

The distance from Pocatello to Richland is 410.8 miles (661.1 km) as the crow flies. Richland is located NW of Pocatello. By car, the driving distance is approximately 492.9 miles, taking about 9h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Pocatello in Idaho and Richland in Washington.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Pocatello and Richland. 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 Pocatello to Richland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 55min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 54min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 25min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pocatello & Richland

Quick Facts

Pocatello
42.87°N, 112.45°W
America/Boise
1360m elevation
Richland
46.29°N, 119.28°W
America/Los_Angeles
117m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients