Pocatello to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

740.1 miles 1191.1 km · straight line
936.2 miles actual route 1506.7 km · driving distance
17h 0min estimated drive time
$90 - $111 estimated fuel cost
~1h 59min flight time
173° S bearing direction

How far is Pocatello from Tucson?

The distance from Pocatello to Tucson is 740.1 miles (1191.1 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located S of Pocatello. By car, the driving distance is approximately 936.2 miles, taking about 17h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Pocatello in Idaho and Tucson in Arizona.

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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey. 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 Pocatello and Tucson. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 0min $90 - $111 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 59min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 24min $75–$140* Budget
Train ~22h 6min $112–$328* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Pocatello & Tucson

Quick Facts

Pocatello
42.87°N, 112.45°W
America/Boise
1360m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m 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 · OSRM