How far is Hailey, ID from Rexburg, ID?
The driving distance from Hailey, ID to Rexburg, ID is about 165.3 miles (266 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 128 miles (206 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Butte County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Snow
Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hailey and Rexburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hailey and Rexburg.
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Start on South Main Street
5.5 mi · 8 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Gannett Picabo Road
7.8 mi · 11 min · Gannett Picabo Road
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Continue on Gannett Road
4 mi · 10 min · Gannett Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Queens Crown Road
2675 ft · 50 sec · Queens Crown Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
2.3 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
41 mi · 47 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Grand Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto South Front Street
2808 ft · 1 min · South Front Street
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
22.7 mi · 26 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
19.3 mi · 21 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on West Arco Highway
19.6 mi · 21 min · West Arco Highway
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Continue on West Broadway Street
4 mi · 6 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn left onto North Skyline Drive
2679 ft · 1 min · North Skyline Drive
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Turn right onto Grandview Drive
2191 ft · 51 sec · Grandview Drive
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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 Hailey 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.
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
41 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Snow leaving Hailey 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 Hailey to Rexburg?
The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Butte City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Hailey and 82.7 miles from Rexburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 128 miles (206 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 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 12:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.70 one way or $45.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Snow around Hailey and Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Rexburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hailey and Rexburg. Straight-line distance: 127.98 mi (205.96 km).
#1 Hailey
City in Idaho
| Population | 8,689 |
| Coordinates | 43.5196300, -114.3153200 |
| Altitude | 1621 |
| 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: 266 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $22.70 | $45.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $24.67 | $49.33 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $26.52 | $53.04 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $31.55 | $63.10 |
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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