How far is Kimberly, ID from Rexburg, ID?

The driving distance from Kimberly, ID to Rexburg, ID is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
181.83 mi
03h 01m
Flight
157.48 mi
253.44 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.48 mi
Kilometers
253.44 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.83 mi
Kilometers
292.63 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rexburg
Wed, Sep 23, 12:20 PM MDT
Return by in Kimberly
Wed, Sep 23, 3:21 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kimberly
2026-09-23T09:19
Arrive Rexburg
Wed, Sep 23, 12:20 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kimberly
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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 Kimberly
90.8 mi
01h 30m
To Rexburg
91 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3062 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North 3500 East

    2169 ft · 39 sec · North 3500 East

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 3800 North

    4.2 mi · 6 min · East 3800 North

  4. 4

    Continue on ID 50

    2114 ft · 28 sec · ID 50

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2203 ft · 54 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    39.1 mi · 37 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 Kimberly 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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
102 mi · 56%
Idaho Falls
46.9 mi · 26%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 8%
Yellowstone Highway
7.02 mi · 4%
East 3800 North
4.18 mi · 2%
Rigby Highway
3.13 mi · 2%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
157.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Falls
01h 30m from Kimberly
Leave By
10:58 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kimberly and Mostly Sunny near Rexburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.8 miles (292.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

American Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Kimberly and 91 miles from Rexburg.

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

The direct path is about 157.5 miles (253.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.90 one way or $63.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kimberly and Mostly Sunny near Rexburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kimberly and Rexburg. Straight-line distance: 157.48 mi (253.44 km).

Kimberly

#1 Kimberly

City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States of America

Population4,054
Coordinates42.5338000, -114.3647600
Altitude1196
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: Kimberly (-114.36476, 42.5338)
End: Rexburg (-111.78969, 43.82602)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.29 L · about $31.90
Round trip
$63.80
12.84 gal · 48.58 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.97 $31.90 $63.80
Mid-grade $5.26 $33.75 $67.50
Premium $5.51 $35.39 $70.79
Diesel $6.59 $42.31 $84.62

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kimberly and Rexburg. The current time is 09:19:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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