How far is Rexburg, ID from Burley, ID?

The driving distance from Rexburg, ID to Burley, ID is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
152.27 mi
02h 33m
Flight
134.65 mi
216.7 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.65 mi
Kilometers
216.7 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
152.27 mi
Kilometers
245.06 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM MDT
Return by in Rexburg
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rexburg
2026-04-22T22:14
Arrive Burley
Thu, Apr 23, 12:48 AM MDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rexburg
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

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
Chubbuck
ID

City in Bannock County, Idaho, United States

From Rexburg
76.1 mi
01h 17m
To Burley
76.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 30 mph SSW
Destination
51°F
Wednesday

Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 28 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Street

    128 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward US 20

    2201 ft · 54 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Yellowstone Highway

    6.9 mi · 7 min · Yellowstone Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Rigby Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Grandview Drive

    575 ft · 14 sec · Grandview Drive

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello

    1466 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    46.5 mi · 44 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls

    1 km · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    62.7 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

    10.4 mi · 10 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 Business, US 30, ID 24: Heyburn, Burley

    1337 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left

    4.3 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Overland Avenue

    949 ft · 28 sec · Overland Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East 14th Street

    55 m · 14 sec · East 14th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    28 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 42%
Veterans Memorial Highway
46.5 mi · 31%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 10%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
10.4 mi · 7%
Yellowstone Highway
6.92 mi · 5%
Rigby Highway
3.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
134.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chubbuck
01h 17m from Rexburg
Leave By
1:22 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rexburg and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Burley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 152.3 miles (245.1 km) and usually takes 02h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chubbuck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Rexburg and 76.2 miles from Burley.

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

The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.91 one way or $41.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms around Rexburg and Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms near Burley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rexburg and Burley. Straight-line distance: 134.65 mi (216.7 km).

Rexburg

#1 Rexburg

City in and county seat of Madison County, Idaho, United States

Population29,400
Coordinates43.8260200, -111.7896900
Altitude1483
CountryUnited States
Burley

#2 Burley

City in Idaho

Population10,582
Coordinates42.5357400, -113.7927900
Altitude1269
CountryUnited States
Start: Rexburg (-111.78969, 43.82602)
End: Burley (-113.79279, 42.53574)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 245 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.37 gal
20.34 L · about $20.91
Round trip
$41.81
10.74 gal · 40.68 L
Estimated CO2
47.7 kg one way
Round trip: 95.4 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $20.91 $41.81
Mid-grade $4.23 $22.72 $45.44
Premium $4.55 $24.43 $48.86
Diesel $5.41 $29.06 $58.12

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rexburg and Burley. The current time is 22:14:53.

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