How far is Rexburg, ID from Jerome, ID?

The driving distance from Rexburg, ID to Jerome, ID is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
194.55 mi
03h 11m
Flight
156.97 mi
252.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.97 mi
Kilometers
252.62 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.55 mi
Kilometers
313.1 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jerome
Tue, May 5, 4:22 AM MDT
Return by in Rexburg
Tue, May 5, 7:33 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rexburg
2026-05-05T01:11
Arrive Jerome
Tue, May 5, 4:22 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 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
10:38 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

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
American Falls
ID

City in Idaho

From Rexburg
97.2 mi
01h 35m
To Jerome
97.4 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
16 to 21 mph NNE
Destination
70°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 to 20 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    55.9 mi · 52 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 25: Jerome

    1298 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Highway 25

    797 ft · 14 sec · State Highway 25

  15. 15

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86 West
63.3 mi · 33%
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
55.9 mi · 29%
Veterans Memorial Highway
46.5 mi · 24%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 8%
Yellowstone Highway
6.92 mi · 4%
Rigby Highway
3.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 86 West

Continue straight

62.7 mi · 00h 59m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
157 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
American Falls
01h 35m from Rexburg
Leave By
10:38 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rexburg and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jerome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.6 miles (313.1 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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 97.2 miles from Rexburg and 97.4 miles from Jerome.

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

The direct path is about 157 miles (252.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 10:38 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.74 one way or $53.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rexburg and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jerome.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rexburg and Jerome. Straight-line distance: 156.97 mi (252.62 km).

Rexburg

#1 Rexburg

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

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

#2 Jerome

City in Idaho, United States

Population11,994
Coordinates42.7240700, -114.5186500
Altitude1147
CountryUnited States
Start: Rexburg (-111.78969, 43.82602)
End: Jerome (-114.51865, 42.72407)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.87 gal
25.99 L · about $26.74
Round trip
$53.49
13.74 gal · 51.98 L
Estimated CO2
61.1 kg one way
Round trip: 122.1 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $26.74 $53.49
Mid-grade $4.23 $29.07 $58.13
Premium $4.55 $31.25 $62.50
Diesel $5.41 $37.18 $74.36

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Rexburg and Jerome. The current time is 01:11:10.

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.