How far is Payette, ID from Rexburg, ID?
The driving distance from Payette, ID to Rexburg, ID is about 363.3 miles (584.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST.
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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 05h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city in Twin Falls County, Idaho.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Payette and Rexburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Payette and Rexburg.
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Start on 3rd Avenue North
102 m · 20 sec · 3rd Avenue North
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Continue on North Main Street
1208 ft · 55 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Center Avenue
124 m · 23 sec · Center Avenue
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Turn left onto South 7th Street
2127 ft · 36 sec · South 7th Street
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Continue on South Main Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit slight right
531 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Northwest 16th Street
2821 ft · 47 sec · Northwest 16th Street
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Continue on East Idaho Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · East Idaho Avenue
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Turn left
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Old Oregon Trail Highway
27.7 mi · 26 min · Old Oregon Trail Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
21.7 mi · 25 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Idaho Falls
3046 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight right
46.3 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, I 15: Rigby, West Yellowstone
1434 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Rigby Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Yellowstone Highway
7 mi · 8 min · Yellowstone Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
92 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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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 Payette and Rexburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving Payette and Sunny near Rexburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Payette to Rexburg?
The road trip is about 363.3 miles (584.6 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Twin Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.1 miles from Payette and 181.1 miles from Rexburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.4 miles (412.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM MST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $58.24 one way or $116.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Payette and Sunny near Rexburg.
Stop Ideas Near Twin Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Twin Falls.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Payette and Rexburg. Straight-line distance: 256.43 mi (412.68 km).
#1 Payette
City in Idaho
| Population | 7,727 |
| Coordinates | 44.0782200, -116.9337700 |
| Altitude | 655 |
| 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: West Main Street (-111.78969, 43.826057)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 585 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 31m |
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 | $4.54 | $58.24 | $116.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $62.33 | $124.66 |
| Premium | $5.12 | $65.63 | $131.25 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $83.80 | $167.61 |
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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