How far is Idaho Falls, ID from Rigby, ID?

The driving distance from Idaho Falls, ID to Rigby, ID is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.29 mi
00h 23m
Flight
15.42 mi
24.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.42 mi
Kilometers
24.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.29 mi
Kilometers
26.22 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rigby
Tue, May 5, 3:56 AM MDT
Return by in Idaho Falls
Tue, May 5, 4:19 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Idaho Falls
2026-05-05T03:32
Arrive Rigby
Tue, May 5, 3:56 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Idaho Falls
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Ucon
ID

City in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States

From Idaho Falls
8.1 mi
00h 11m
To Rigby
8.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 20 mph NNE
Destination
61°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
21 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Idaho Falls and Rigby.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Idaho Falls and Rigby.

  1. 1

    Start on Charleston Lane

    46 m · 9 sec · Charleston Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 17 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road

    2578 ft · 51 sec · East Sunnyside Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Holmes Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Holmes Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Holmes Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · South Holmes Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward Rigby, West Yellowstone

    1961 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Rigby Highway

    3056 ft · 37 sec · Rigby Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    9.6 mi · 10 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business: Rigby

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North State Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Idaho Falls and Rigby.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
9.63 mi · 59%
South Holmes Avenue
4.32 mi · 27%
US 20 Business
1.11 mi · 7%
Rigby Highway
0.58 mi · 4%
East Sunnyside Road
0.49 mi · 3%
Stonebrook Lane
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

9.63 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.9 mi
15.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ucon
00h 11m from Idaho Falls
Leave By
7:44 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Idaho Falls and Sunny near Rigby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Idaho Falls to Rigby?

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ucon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Idaho Falls and 8.1 miles from Rigby.

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

The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.26 one way or $4.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Idaho Falls and Sunny near Rigby.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Idaho Falls and Rigby. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.82 km).

Idaho Falls

#1 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

Population62,888
Coordinates43.4665800, -112.0341400
Altitude1434
CountryUnited States
Rigby

#2 Rigby

City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States

Population4,292
Coordinates43.6724100, -111.9149700
Altitude1480
CountryUnited States
Start: Idaho Falls (-112.03414, 43.46658)
End: Rigby (-111.91497, 43.67241)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.58 gal
2.18 L · about $2.26
Round trip
$4.52
1.16 gal · 4.36 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.3 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $2.26 $4.52
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.45 $4.91
Premium $4.55 $2.64 $5.28
Diesel $5.41 $3.14 $6.28

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Idaho Falls and Rigby. The current time is 03:32:58.

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.