Road Information

Interstate 86 in Idaho    
Total Mileage in State: 63 miles
Eastern End: At I-15, near Pocatello
Western End: At I-84/US 30, near Declo
Mileage covered in Photos: 63 miles
Counties covered in Photos: Bannock, Power, Cassia
Major Junctions in Photos: US 91, in Chubbuck
I-84/US 30, near Declo
Control Cities in Photos: Pocatello, Chubbuck, American Falls, Declo

Westbound

   

Merging onto Interstate 86 West from Interstate 15 North near Pocatello, the ramp passes underneath the ramp from I-86 East to I-15 North.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Pocatello Regional Airport lies 7 miles from the eastern beginning of Interstate 86.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at mile marker 62.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at Exit 61: US 91 - Chubbuck  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West assurance shield just beyond Exit 61.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Speed limit signs near mile marker 61. The speed limit on most rural Interstates in Idaho is 80 mph for automobiles and 70 mph for trucks. Hammer down.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Mileage sign near mile marker 61. It's 21 miles to American Falls, 75 miles to Burley, and 113 miles to Twin Falls.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

These signs warn that low visibility is possible for the next 6 miles.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

This truck speed limit sign defines exactly what kinds of trucks are restricted to the 70 mph truck speed limit. The 70 mph speed limit applies to combinations 5 axles or more with a GVW of 26,000 lbs or more.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

When the lights on these warning signs are flashing it means severe storms exist ahead.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at mile marker 59.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West as it enters Power County via crossing the Portneuf River.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at Exit 58: West Pocatello  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West as it enters Fort Hall Indian Reservation just west of Exit 58.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Mileage sign on Interstate 86 West. It's 18 miles to American Falls, 71 miles to Burley, and 110 miles to Twin Falls.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at Exit 56: Pocatello Regional Airport  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West / US 30 West dual assurance shields.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at mile marker 55.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Speed limit assurance signs west of mile marker 55. Speed Limit - 80 mph for automobiles, 70 mph for trucks.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at mile marker 54.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at Exit 52: Arbon Valley  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at mile marker 51.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at Exit 49: Rainbow Road  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Another set of Interstate 86 West / US 30 West dual assurance shields.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at mile marker 48.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Just west of mile marker 47, Interstate 86 West leaves Fort Hall Indian Reservation.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

At mile marker 46, these warning signs alert motorists of frequent high winds existing for the next 3 miles.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Take Exit 44 to Seagull Bay Recreation Area.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at Exit 44: Seagull Bay  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at mile marker 42.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Take Exit 40 to American Falls Recreation Area and Fairgrounds.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at Exit 40: Interstate 86 BL / ID 39 - American Falls / Aberdeen  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Mileage sign west of Exit 40. It's 25 miles to Raft River, 53 miles to Burley, and 92 miles to Twin Falls.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at mile marker 38.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at Exit 36: ID 37 - Rockland  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at Exit 33: Neeley Area  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at the Rest Area located at mile marker 31.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at mile marker 30.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Take Exit 28 to Register Rock Historical Site.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at Exit 28: Massacre Rocks State Park  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West / US 30 West dual assurance shields west of Exit 28.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at mile marker 27.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at mile marker 23.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at Exit 21: Coldwater Area  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at mile marker 20.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at mile marker 18.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West entering Cassia County.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at Exit 15: Raft River Area  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at mile marker 15.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Mileage sign at mile marker 14. It's 24 miles to Rupert, 30 miles to Burley, and 62 miles to Twin Falls.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at mile marker 11.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at mile marker 10.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at mile marker 7.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at mile marker 4.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Mileage sign near mile marker 3. It's 3 miles to the junction of Interstate 84, 17 miles to Burley, and 52 miles to Twin Falls.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at mile marker 2.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at mile marker 1.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West approaching Exit 1 - 1 mile.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

These signs warn of a rough road ahead.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at Exit 1: Interstate 84 East - Ogden / Salt Lake  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

A closer view of the ramp for Exit 1. The ramp traverses a 30 mph curve, noted by the warning sign you can see. That's a pretty sharp ramp considering the large amount of space we have around us here.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).

Interstate 86 West at its western terminus, as its two lanes prepare to merge into Interstate 84 West toward Twin Falls and Boise.  (Photo taken 5/26/16).