How far is Emmett, ID from Rexburg, ID?
The driving distance from Emmett, ID to Rexburg, ID is about 339.8 miles (546.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.6 miles (377.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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.
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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 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Emmett and Rexburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Emmett and Rexburg.
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Start on the route
15 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
54 m · 10 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn right onto South Hayes Avenue
617 ft · 31 sec · South Hayes Avenue
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
1544 ft · 42 sec · East 4th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Johns Avenue
3 m · 1 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
2608 ft · 52 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Johns Avenue
15 m · 1 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Johns Avenue
1226 ft · 30 sec · South Johns Avenue
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Turn left
13.5 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto West State Street
5.4 mi · 8 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto South Eagle Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Eagle Road
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Continue on North Eagle Road
4.7 mi · 7 min · North Eagle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Boise
2619 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 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 Emmett and Rexburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
172 mi · 02h 43m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Emmett and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rexburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Emmett to Rexburg?
The road trip is about 339.8 miles (546.8 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Hazelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 169.5 miles from Emmett and 170.3 miles from Rexburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.6 miles (377.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 105.2 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 6:54 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.68 one way or $93.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Emmett and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rexburg.
Stop Ideas Near Hazelton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hazelton.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Emmett and Rexburg. Straight-line distance: 234.66 mi (377.65 km).
#1 Emmett
City in Gem County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 7,054 |
| Coordinates | 43.8735000, -116.4993000 |
| Altitude | 720 |
| 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: West Main Street (-111.78969, 43.826057)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 547 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 14m |
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 | $3.89 | $46.68 | $93.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $50.73 | $101.46 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $54.54 | $109.09 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $64.89 | $129.78 |
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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