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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on West Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
19.3 mi · 29 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward Butte
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
173.8 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 90 West: Missoula
2808 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 90 West: Missoula
278.5 mi · 4 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right
1277 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto West Honeysuckle Avenue
1094 ft · 29 sec · West Honeysuckle Avenue
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Turn left onto North Government Way
1.6 km · 2 min · North Government Way
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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.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Rexburg
City in and county seat of Madison County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 29,400 |
| Coordinates | 43.8260200, -111.7896900 |
| Altitude | 1483 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hayden
City in the U.
| Population | 15,434 |
| Coordinates | 47.7660200, -116.7865800 |
| Altitude | 697 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Government Way (-116.786504, 47.766019)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 770 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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