How far is Middleton, ID from Rexburg, ID?

The driving distance from Middleton, ID to Rexburg, ID is about 332.5 miles (535.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 27m 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
332.53 mi
04h 43m
Flight
241.13 mi
388.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.13 mi
Kilometers
388.06 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
332.53 mi
Kilometers
535.15 km
Drive Time
04h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rexburg
Wed, Sep 23, 2:30 PM MDT
Return by in Middleton
Wed, Sep 23, 7:14 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middleton
2026-09-23T09:46
Arrive Rexburg
Wed, Sep 23, 2:30 PM MDT
Route Timing
04h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:32 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middleton
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
Hazelton
ID

City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States

From Middleton
166.2 mi
02h 21m
To Rexburg
166.3 mi
02h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 mph SSE
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 Middleton and Rexburg.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    40 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Dewey Avenue

    70 m · 9 sec · North Dewey Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    530 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Middleton Road

    3002 ft · 1 min · South Middleton Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleton Road

    30 m · 2 sec · Middleton Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Middleton Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Middleton Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Madison Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Madison Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Cherry Lane

    2652 ft · 54 sec · Cherry Lane

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard

    2615 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Boulevard

    31 m · 2 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Boulevard

    2552 ft · 52 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Franklin Boulevard

    60 m · 4 sec · Franklin Boulevard

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Boulevard

    2532 ft · 1 min · Franklin Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left toward I 84 East: Meridian, Boise

    1114 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls

    3046 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    46.3 mi · 44 min

  21. 21

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

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Rigby Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Yellowstone Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Yellowstone Highway

  25. 25

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

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

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

    92 m · 10 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middleton and Rexburg.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
248 mi · 75%
Idaho Falls
46.9 mi · 14%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
17.9 mi · 5%
Yellowstone Highway
7.02 mi · 2%
Rigby Highway
3.13 mi · 1%
Madison Road
3.01 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.3 mi
241.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazelton
02h 21m from Middleton
Leave By
7:32 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Middleton 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 Middleton to Rexburg?

The road trip is about 332.5 miles (535.1 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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 166.2 miles from Middleton and 166.3 miles from Rexburg.

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

The direct path is about 241.2 miles (388.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.3 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 7:32 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.29 one way or $116.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hazelton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hazelton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hazelton.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

27 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middleton and Rexburg. Straight-line distance: 241.13 mi (388.06 km).

Middleton

#1 Middleton

City in Canyon County, Idaho

Population8,466
Coordinates43.7068300, -116.6201400
Altitude731
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: (-116.620141, 43.706937)
End: West Main Street (-111.78969, 43.826057)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 535 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.73 gal
44.42 L · about $58.29
Round trip
$116.57
23.46 gal · 88.84 L
Estimated CO2
104.2 kg one way
Round trip: 208.5 kg / 460 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.97 $58.29 $116.57
Mid-grade $5.26 $61.66 $123.33
Premium $5.51 $64.67 $129.33
Diesel $6.59 $77.30 $154.60

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Middleton and Rexburg. The current time is 09:46:22.

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.