How far is Rexburg, ID from Garden City, ID?

The driving distance from Rexburg, ID to Garden City, ID is about 310 miles (498.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 222.5 miles (358.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
310 mi
05h 03m
Flight
222.54 mi
358.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
222.54 mi
Kilometers
358.15 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
310 mi
Kilometers
498.89 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garden City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM MDT
Return by in Rexburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:22 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rexburg
2026-04-22T19:15
Arrive Garden City
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM MDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 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
Burley
ID

City in Idaho

From Rexburg
154.8 mi
02h 31m
To Garden City
155.2 mi
02h 31m

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
54°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Rexburg and Garden City.

  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

    169 mi · 2 hr 39 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Orchard Street

    1732 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    52 m · 4 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto South Orchard Street

    3.3 mi · 7 min · South Orchard Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Chinden Boulevard

    1052 ft · 31 sec · West Chinden Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East 33rd Street

    20 m · 3 sec · East 33rd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 33rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
169 mi · 55%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 20%
Veterans Memorial Highway
46.5 mi · 15%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 5%
Yellowstone Highway
6.92 mi · 2%
South Orchard Street
3.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

169 mi · 02h 39m

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
05h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.5 mi
222.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Burley
02h 31m from Rexburg
Leave By
6:52 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rexburg to Garden City?

The road trip is about 310 miles (498.9 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Burley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.8 miles from Rexburg and 155.2 miles from Garden City.

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

The direct path is about 222.5 miles (358.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.5 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 6:52 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.59 one way or $85.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Burley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Burley, 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 Burley.

BUS

Twin Falls, Idaho

55 mi away
1135 Blue Lakes Circle

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rexburg and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 222.54 mi (358.15 km).

Rexburg

#1 Rexburg

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

Population29,400
Coordinates43.8260200, -111.7896900
Altitude1483
CountryUnited States
Garden City

#2 Garden City

City in Ada County, Idaho, United States

Population11,969
Coordinates43.6221100, -116.2381700
Altitude815
CountryUnited States
Start: Rexburg (-111.78969, 43.82602)
End: Garden City (-116.23817, 43.62211)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.94 gal
41.41 L · about $42.59
Round trip
$85.18
21.88 gal · 82.82 L
Estimated CO2
97.2 kg one way
Round trip: 194.4 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $42.59 $85.18
Mid-grade $4.23 $46.29 $92.57
Premium $4.55 $49.77 $99.53
Diesel $5.41 $59.21 $118.41

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 Garden City. The current time is 19:15:07.

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.