How far is Burley, ID from Rexburg, ID?

The driving distance from Burley, ID to Rexburg, ID is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.5 mi
02h 09m
Flight
134.65 mi
216.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.65 mi
Kilometers
216.7 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.5 mi
Kilometers
245.42 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rexburg
Mon, Jun 1, 5:54 PM MDT
Return by in Burley
Mon, Jun 1, 8:04 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Burley
2026-06-01T15:45
Arrive Rexburg
Mon, Jun 1, 5:54 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:12 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Burley
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chubbuck
ID

City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States

From Burley
76.2 mi
01h 04m
To Rexburg
76.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
14 mph WNW
Destination
68°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 1:00 PM MDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Burley and Rexburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Burley and Rexburg.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 14th Street

    55 m · 12 sec · East 14th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Overland Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Overland Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I-84: Odgen, Pocatello

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    13.2 mi · 12 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls

    3046 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    46.3 mi · 44 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, I 15: Rigby, West Yellowstone

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Rigby Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Yellowstone Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Yellowstone Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg

    92 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Burley and Rexburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
75.9 mi · 50%
Idaho Falls
46.9 mi · 31%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 10%
Yellowstone Highway
7.02 mi · 5%
Rigby Highway
3.13 mi · 2%
Overland Avenue
2.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
134.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chubbuck
01h 04m from Burley
Leave By
2:12 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Burley and Sunny near Rexburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Burley to Rexburg?

The road trip is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km) and usually takes 02h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chubbuck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.2 miles from Burley and 76.4 miles from Rexburg.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:12 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.94 one way or $41.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Burley and Sunny near Rexburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Burley and Rexburg. Straight-line distance: 134.65 mi (216.7 km).

Burley

#1 Burley

City in Idaho

Population10,582
Coordinates42.5357400, -113.7927900
Altitude1269
CountryUnited States
Rexburg

#2 Rexburg

City in and county seat of Madison County, Idaho, United States

Population29,400
Coordinates43.8260200, -111.7896900
Altitude1483
CountryUnited States
Start: (-113.792608, 42.53574)
End: West Main Street (-111.78969, 43.826057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.38 gal
20.37 L · about $20.94
Round trip
$41.89
10.76 gal · 40.74 L
Estimated CO2
47.8 kg one way
Round trip: 95.6 kg / 211 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.94 $41.89
Mid-grade $4.23 $22.76 $45.53
Premium $4.55 $24.47 $48.95
Diesel $5.41 $29.12 $58.23

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Idaho · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Burley and Rexburg. The current time is 15:45:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.