How far is Rexburg, ID from Idaho Falls, ID?
The driving distance from Rexburg, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rexburg and Idaho Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rexburg and Idaho Falls.
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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
128 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 20
2201 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yellowstone Highway
6.9 mi · 7 min · Yellowstone Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Rigby Highway
3169 ft · 39 sec · Rigby Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business: Lewisville, Idaho Falls
1314 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto North 5th East
925 ft · 16 sec · North 5th East
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Continue on North Holmes Avenue
3.9 mi · 8 min · North Holmes Avenue
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Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road
2578 ft · 51 sec · East Sunnyside Road
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Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane
142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane
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Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane
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Turn left onto Charleston Lane
46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rexburg and Idaho Falls.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Rexburg and Sunny near Idaho Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rexburg to Idaho Falls?
The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.8 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rigby is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Rexburg and 18.8 miles from Idaho Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rexburg and Sunny near Idaho Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rexburg and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 27.68 mi (44.55 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 Idaho Falls
The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.
| Population | 62,888 |
| Coordinates | 43.4665800, -112.0341400 |
| Altitude | 1434 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $6.39 | $12.77 |
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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