How far is Rexburg, ID from Hayden, ID?

The driving distance from Rexburg, ID to Hayden, ID is about 478.4 miles (769.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 363.3 miles (584.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
478.39 mi
07h 25m
Flight
363.23 mi
584.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
363.23 mi
Kilometers
584.56 km
Flight Time
00h 43m

Driving Distance

Road route
478.39 mi
Kilometers
769.9 km
Drive Time
07h 25m

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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 07h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hayden
Thu, Apr 23, 5:04 AM PDT
Return by in Rexburg
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rexburg
2026-04-22T22:39
Arrive Hayden
Thu, Apr 23, 6:04 AM MDT
Route Timing
07h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:26 PM to 1:56 PM PDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:08 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rexburg
8:00 PM MDT
Overnight-style route

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
Salmon
ID

City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States

From Rexburg
238.9 mi
03h 42m
To Hayden
239.5 mi
03h 42m

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

Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West Main Street

    19.3 mi · 29 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward Butte

    970 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    173.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula

    2808 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

    278.5 mi · 4 hr 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1277 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Honeysuckle Avenue

    1094 ft · 29 sec · West Honeysuckle Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Government Way

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Government Way

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Government Way

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
2.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 90 West
279 mi · 58%
Veterans Memorial Highway
174 mi · 36%
West Main Street
20.3 mi · 4%
North Government Way
0.98 mi
West Honeysuckle Avenue
0.21 mi
Butte
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

I 90 West

Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula

278 mi · 04h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 25m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+115.1 mi
363.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
03h 42m from Rexburg
Leave By
9:08 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 478.4 miles (769.9 km) and usually takes 07h 25m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Salmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 238.9 miles from Rexburg and 239.5 miles from Hayden.

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

The direct path is about 363.3 miles (584.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 115.1 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 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $65.71 one way or $131.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 150 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rexburg and Hayden, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rexburg and Hayden. Straight-line distance: 363.23 mi (584.56 km).

Rexburg

#1 Rexburg

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

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

#2 Hayden

City in the U.

Population15,434
Coordinates47.7660200, -116.7865800
Altitude697
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-111.78969, 43.826057)
End: North Government Way (-116.786504, 47.766019)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 770 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.88 gal
63.9 L · about $65.71
Round trip
$131.43
33.76 gal · 127.8 L
Estimated CO2
150 kg one way
Round trip: 300 kg / 661 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $65.71 $131.43
Mid-grade $4.23 $71.42 $142.84
Premium $4.55 $76.79 $153.57
Diesel $5.41 $91.35 $182.71

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Rexburg, ID and Hayden, ID. The current time in Rexburg is 22:39:15, although it is 21:39:15 in Hayden.

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.