Drive time to Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH)

Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH / KPIH) is a medium-sized airport serving Pocatello, Idaho. It sits 4,452 feet above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest 9,059 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Idaho Falls, ID — the airport lies about 49 miles south-west of it in a straight line.

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From nearby cities

Driving to PIH from cities near Pocatello

The 8 largest population centres within 90 miles of PIH. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Pocatello Regional Airport
CityStraight line Airport lies
Pocatello, ID 8.4 mi west Get drive time →
Blackfoot, ID 23 mi south-west Get drive time →
Idaho Falls, ID 49 mi south-west Get drive time →
Burley, ID 66 mi north-east Get drive time →
Rexburg, ID 75 mi south-west Get drive time →
Tremonton, UT 86 mi north Get drive time →
Jerome, ID 87 mi east Get drive time →
Logan, UT 90 mi north-west Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near PIH

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

PIH at a glance

IATA code
PIH
ICAO code
KPIH
Serving
Pocatello, Idaho
State
Idaho
Elevation
4,452 ft
Runways
2
Longest runway
9,059 ft
Coordinates
42.9098, -112.5960
Classification
Medium-sized airport
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from PIH

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from PIH, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a medium-sized airport like PIH, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

Same state

Other airports in Idaho

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FAQ

Questions about driving to PIH

How long does it take to drive to PIH?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Pocatello Regional Airport, plus the option to start from any of the 8 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Pocatello?

Pocatello Regional Airport uses the IATA code PIH and the ICAO code KPIH. It is classified as a medium-sized airport and sits at 4,452 feet above sea level.

How far is PIH from Idaho Falls?

Idaho Falls, ID is about 49 miles from PIH in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Idaho Falls as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near PIH?

Within 200 miles: IDA (49 mi), SUN (95 mi), TWF (101 mi), JAC (105 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from PIH?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to PIH. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.