How far is Buhl, ID from Rexburg, ID?
The driving distance from Buhl, ID to Rexburg, ID is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buhl and Rexburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buhl and Rexburg.
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Start on Main Street
20 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue South
3171 ft · 2 min · Broadway Avenue South
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Continue on East 4100 North
2.3 mi · 4 min · East 4100 North
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Continue on 4100 North
6.7 mi · 10 min · 4100 North
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Take the ramp straight toward Twin Falls
2809 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on 4100 North
2.8 mi · 4 min · 4100 North
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Continue on Pole Line Road West
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pole Line Road West
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Turn left onto North 3000 East Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · North 3000 East Road
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Take the exit right
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
47.7 mi · 45 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls
3046 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
46.3 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, I 15: Rigby, West Yellowstone
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Rigby Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Yellowstone Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Yellowstone Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
92 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buhl and Rexburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue straight
62.7 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Buhl and Mostly Sunny near Rexburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buhl to Rexburg?
The road trip is about 203.9 miles (328.2 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
American Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Buhl and 102.1 miles from Rexburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.00 one way or $70.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buhl and Mostly Sunny near Rexburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buhl and Rexburg. Straight-line distance: 171.89 mi (276.63 km).
#1 Buhl
City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 4,507 |
| Coordinates | 42.5990700, -114.7594900 |
| Altitude | 1149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rexburg
City in and county seat of Madison County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 29,400 |
| Coordinates | 43.8260200, -111.7896900 |
| Altitude | 1483 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rexburg (-111.78969, 43.82602)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.86 | $35.00 | $70.00 |
| Mid-grade | $5.13 | $36.92 | $73.84 |
| Premium | $5.40 | $38.87 | $77.75 |
| Diesel | $6.48 | $46.64 | $93.28 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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