How far is Rexburg, ID from Buhl, ID?
The driving distance from Rexburg, ID to Buhl, ID is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rexburg and Buhl.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rexburg and Buhl.
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Start on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
128 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 20
2201 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yellowstone Highway
6.9 mi · 7 min · Yellowstone 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 Rigby Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway
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Merge slight right onto Grandview Drive
575 ft · 14 sec · Grandview Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello
1466 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
46.5 mi · 44 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
47.7 mi · 45 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 93: Twin Falls, Sun Valley
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 4100 North, Pole Line Road
2750 ft · 47 sec
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Continue on 4100 North
6.7 mi · 10 min · 4100 North
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East 4100 North
2.3 mi · 4 min · East 4100 North
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Continue on Broadway Avenue South
2792 ft · 2 min · Broadway Avenue South
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Turn right onto Main Street
20 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rexburg and Buhl.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 86 West
Continue straight
62.7 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rexburg and Sunny near Buhl.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rexburg to Buhl?
The road trip is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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 102.4 miles from Rexburg and 102.7 miles from Buhl.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.9 miles (276.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 9:54 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.98 one way or $71.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rexburg and Sunny near Buhl.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rexburg and Buhl. Straight-line distance: 171.89 mi (276.63 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Buhl
City in Twin Falls County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 4,507 |
| Coordinates | 42.5990700, -114.7594900 |
| Altitude | 1149 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buhl (-114.75949, 42.59907)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $4.97 | $35.98 | $71.95 |
| Mid-grade | $5.26 | $38.06 | $76.12 |
| Premium | $5.51 | $39.91 | $79.83 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $47.71 | $95.42 |
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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