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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.45 mi
00h 36m
Flight
27.68 mi
44.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.68 mi
Kilometers
44.55 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.45 mi
Kilometers
53.83 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Idaho Falls
Fri, May 1, 3:08 PM MDT
Return by in Rexburg
Fri, May 1, 3:44 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rexburg
2026-05-01T14:31
Arrive Idaho Falls
Fri, May 1, 3:08 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM MDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rexburg
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Rigby
ID

City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States

From Rexburg
14.7 mi
00h 18m
To Idaho Falls
18.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
67°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
7 mph NNW

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.

  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

    3169 ft · 39 sec · Rigby Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business: Lewisville, Idaho Falls

    1314 ft · 38 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North 5th East

    925 ft · 16 sec · North 5th East

  9. 9

    Continue on North Holmes Avenue

    3.9 mi · 8 min · North Holmes Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road

    2578 ft · 51 sec · East Sunnyside Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane

    142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane

    74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Charleston Lane

    46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane

  14. 14

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 46%
Yellowstone Highway
6.92 mi · 21%
North Holmes Avenue
3.95 mi · 12%
West Main Street
1.08 mi · 3%
Rigby Highway
0.6 mi · 2%
East Sunnyside Road
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
27.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rigby
00h 18m from Rexburg
Leave By
7:18 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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).

Rexburg

#1 Rexburg

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

Population29,400
Coordinates43.8260200, -111.7896900
Altitude1483
CountryUnited States
Idaho Falls

#2 Idaho Falls

The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.

Population62,888
Coordinates43.4665800, -112.0341400
Altitude1434
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-111.78969, 43.826057)
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.47 L · about $4.59
Round trip
$9.19
2.36 gal · 8.94 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Idaho · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Rexburg and Idaho Falls. The current time is 14:31:52.

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.