How far is Jerome, ID from Rexburg, ID?

The driving distance from Jerome, ID to Rexburg, ID is about 192.6 miles (310 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
192.62 mi
02h 42m
Flight
156.97 mi
252.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.97 mi
Kilometers
252.62 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.62 mi
Kilometers
309.99 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rexburg
Tue, May 5, 2:25 AM MDT
Return by in Jerome
Tue, May 5, 5:07 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jerome
2026-05-04T23:42
Arrive Rexburg
Tue, May 5, 2:25 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM MDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jerome
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
American Falls
ID

City in Idaho

From Jerome
97.2 mi
01h 21m
To Rexburg
95.4 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    14 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 25

    1094 ft · 19 sec · State Highway 25

  4. 4

    Continue on West Road

    656 ft · 18 sec · West Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1970 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    55.9 mi · 52 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls

    3046 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    46.3 mi · 44 min

  10. 10

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

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Rigby Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Yellowstone Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Yellowstone Highway

  14. 14

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

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

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

    92 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jerome 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
17 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
119 mi · 62%
Idaho Falls
46.9 mi · 24%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 8%
Yellowstone Highway
7.02 mi · 4%
Rigby Highway
3.13 mi · 2%
East Main Street
1.18 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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.6 mi
157 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Falls
01h 21m from Jerome
Leave By
1:04 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jerome and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rexburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 192.6 miles (310 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

American Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.2 miles from Jerome and 95.4 miles from Rexburg.

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

The direct path is about 157 miles (252.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.6 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 1:04 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.47 one way or $52.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jerome and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rexburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jerome and Rexburg. Straight-line distance: 156.97 mi (252.62 km).

Jerome

#1 Jerome

City in Idaho, United States

Population11,994
Coordinates42.7240700, -114.5186500
Altitude1147
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: East Main Street (-114.51865, 42.724055)
End: West Main Street (-111.78969, 43.826057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.8 gal
25.73 L · about $26.47
Round trip
$52.94
13.6 gal · 51.46 L
Estimated CO2
60.4 kg one way
Round trip: 120.9 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $26.47 $52.94
Mid-grade $4.23 $28.77 $57.54
Premium $4.55 $30.93 $61.87
Diesel $5.41 $36.80 $73.60

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 Jerome and Rexburg. The current time is 23:42:37.

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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.