How far is Orofino, ID from Rexburg, ID?
The driving distance from Orofino, ID to Rexburg, ID is about 481.3 miles (774.5 km), with a travel time of about 09h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.5 miles (457.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 09h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Orofino and Rexburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orofino and Rexburg.
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Start on the route
15 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
21 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Michigan Avenue
1221 ft · 31 sec · Michigan Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
130.4 mi · 3 hr 4 min
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Continue straight
32.6 mi · 39 min
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Continue straight
7 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Brooks Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street
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Continue on South Higgins Avenue
109 m · 16 sec · South Higgins Avenue
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Turn right onto South 6th Street East
2051 ft · 36 sec · South 6th Street East
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Turn left onto Arthur Avenue
906 ft · 14 sec · Arthur Avenue
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Continue on Madison Street
1226 ft · 16 sec · Madison Street
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Take the exit slight right
1249 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Van Buren Street
133 m · 6 sec · Van Buren Street
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Take the exit right
1216 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
111.5 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Jeannette Rankin Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
173.6 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 33: Mud Lake, Rexburg
1111 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto East 1500 North
20.5 mi · 31 min · East 1500 North
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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 Orofino and Rexburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 15 South
Merge slight left
174 mi · 02h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Orofino and 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 Orofino to Rexburg?
The road trip is about 481.3 miles (774.5 km) and usually takes 09h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Salmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 240.4 miles from Orofino and 240.8 miles from Rexburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.5 miles (457.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 196.8 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 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $82.42 one way or $164.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150.9 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Orofino and Rexburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Orofino and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rexburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Orofino and Rexburg. Straight-line distance: 284.44 mi (457.76 km).
#1 Orofino
City in Clearwater County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 3,099 |
| Coordinates | 46.4793500, -116.2551400 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| 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: Rexburg (-111.78969, 43.82602)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 774 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 00m |
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 | $4.85 | $82.42 | $164.84 |
| Mid-grade | $5.14 | $87.23 | $174.45 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $91.83 | $183.66 |
| Diesel | $6.24 | $105.97 | $211.94 |
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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