How far is Rexburg, ID from Gooding, ID?

The driving distance from Rexburg, ID to Gooding, ID is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.1 miles (256 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
213.79 mi
03h 32m
Flight
159.08 mi
256.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.08 mi
Kilometers
256.01 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.79 mi
Kilometers
344.06 km
Drive Time
03h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gooding
Wed, Sep 23, 11:30 AM MDT
Return by in Rexburg
Wed, Sep 23, 3:03 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rexburg
2026-09-23T07:58
Arrive Gooding
Wed, Sep 23, 11:30 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
American Falls
ID

City in Idaho

From Rexburg
106.8 mi
01h 46m
To Gooding
107.1 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.4 mi · 1 hr · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 46: Wendell, Gooding

    1928 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Idaho Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Idaho Street

  15. 15

    Continue on State Highway 46

    9.8 mi · 12 min · State Highway 46

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
64.4 mi · 30%
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 30%
Veterans Memorial Highway
46.5 mi · 22%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 7%
State Highway 46
9.78 mi · 5%
Yellowstone Highway
6.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

64.4 mi · 01h 00m

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
03h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.7 mi
159.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Falls
01h 46m from Rexburg
Leave By
9:54 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rexburg and Sunny near Gooding.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.8 miles (344.1 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 106.8 miles from Rexburg and 107.1 miles from Gooding.

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

The direct path is about 159.1 miles (256 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 $36.65 one way or $73.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rexburg and Sunny near Gooding.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rexburg and Gooding. Straight-line distance: 159.08 mi (256.01 km).

Rexburg

#1 Rexburg

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

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

#2 Gooding

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

Population3,446
Coordinates42.9387900, -114.7131100
Altitude1089
CountryUnited States
Start: Rexburg (-111.78969, 43.82602)
End: Gooding (-114.71311, 42.93879)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.54 gal
28.56 L · about $36.65
Round trip
$73.30
15.08 gal · 57.12 L
Estimated CO2
67 kg one way
Round trip: 134 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.86 $36.65 $73.30
Mid-grade $5.13 $38.67 $77.33
Premium $5.40 $40.71 $81.42
Diesel $6.48 $48.84 $97.69

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Rexburg and Gooding. The current time is 07:58:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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