How far is Rexburg, ID from Caldwell, ID?

The driving distance from Rexburg, ID to Caldwell, ID is about 331.7 miles (533.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.7 miles (393.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
331.69 mi
04h 36m
Flight
244.69 mi
393.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.69 mi
Kilometers
393.79 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.69 mi
Kilometers
533.81 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Caldwell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM MDT
Return by in Rexburg
Thu, Apr 23, 9:31 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rexburg
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Caldwell
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rexburg
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 Rexburg
165.6 mi
02h 18m
To Caldwell
166.1 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Thursday

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
17 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    192.4 mi · 3 hr 6 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20, US 26 East

    1207 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Franklin Road

    2268 ft · 53 sec · Franklin Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North 21st Avenue

    3239 ft · 1 min · North 21st Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Blaine Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Blaine Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South 10th Avenue

    51 m · 10 sec · South 10th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
192 mi · 58%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 19%
Veterans Memorial Highway
46.5 mi · 14%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 5%
Yellowstone Highway
6.92 mi · 2%
Rigby Highway
3.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

192 mi · 03h 06m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87 mi
244.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazelton
02h 18m from Rexburg
Leave By
7:46 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rexburg and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Caldwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 331.7 miles (533.8 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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 165.6 miles from Rexburg and 166.1 miles from Caldwell.

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

The direct path is about 244.7 miles (393.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 87 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 7:46 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.59 one way or $91.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rexburg and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Caldwell.

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 Rexburg and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 244.69 mi (393.79 km).

Rexburg

#1 Rexburg

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

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

#2 Caldwell

The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.

Population58,481
Coordinates43.6629400, -116.6873600
Altitude724
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-111.78969, 43.826057)
End: (-116.687278, 43.66289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 534 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.71 gal
44.31 L · about $45.59
Round trip
$91.17
23.42 gal · 88.62 L
Estimated CO2
104.1 kg one way
Round trip: 208.1 kg / 459 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $45.59 $91.17
Mid-grade $4.23 $49.55 $99.09
Premium $4.55 $53.27 $106.54
Diesel $5.41 $63.37 $126.75

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 Caldwell. The current time is 00:18:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.