How far is Rexburg, ID from Lewiston, ID?

The driving distance from Rexburg, ID to Lewiston, ID is about 524.9 miles (844.7 km), with a travel time of about 09h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
524.85 mi
09h 17m
Flight
311.34 mi
501.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
311.34 mi
Kilometers
501.05 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
524.85 mi
Kilometers
844.66 km
Drive Time
09h 17m

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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 09h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lewiston
Fri, May 1, 10:49 PM PDT
Return by in Rexburg
Sat, May 2, 9:06 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rexburg
2026-05-01T14:31
Arrive Lewiston
Fri, May 1, 11:49 PM MDT
Route Timing
09h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:17 PM to 3:47 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
5:26 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
262.2 mi
04h 38m
To Lewiston
262.7 mi
04h 38m

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
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    112.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 12 West, I 90 Business

    1037 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Van Buren Street

    63 m · 3 sec · Van Buren Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    65 m · 4 sec · Van Buren Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Van Buren Street

    28 m · 1 sec · Van Buren Street

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Van Buren Street

    583 ft · 11 sec · Van Buren Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Broadway Street

    1143 ft · 23 sec · East Broadway Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    1419 ft · 18 sec · Madison Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Arthur Avenue

    543 ft · 9 sec · Arthur Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South 5th Street East

    2052 ft · 36 sec · South 5th Street East

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Higgins Avenue

    716 ft · 28 sec · South Higgins Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Brooks Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Brooks Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Bitteroot Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Bitteroot Road

  19. 19

    Continue on US Highway 93 South

    4 mi · 6 min · US Highway 93 South

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lolo Creek Road

    32.6 mi · 39 min · Lolo Creek Road

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    163.6 mi · 3 hr 42 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Lewiston

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Idaho Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Idaho Street

  25. 25

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lolo Creek Road
205 mi · 39%
Veterans Memorial Highway
174 mi · 33%
I 90 West
113 mi · 21%
West Main Street
20.3 mi · 4%
US Highway 93 South
3.95 mi · 1%
Brooks Street
3.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

174 mi · 02h 43m

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
09h 17m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+213.5 mi
311.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Salmon
04h 38m from Rexburg
Leave By
5:26 PM MDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rexburg and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 524.9 miles (844.7 km) and usually takes 09h 17m 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 262.2 miles from Rexburg and 262.7 miles from Lewiston.

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

The direct path is about 311.4 miles (501.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 213.5 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 $72.10 one way or $144.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 164.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rexburg and Mostly Sunny near Lewiston.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rexburg and Lewiston. Straight-line distance: 311.34 mi (501.05 km).

Rexburg

#1 Rexburg

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

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

#2 Lewiston

City in Nez Perce County, Idaho, USA

Population32,788
Coordinates46.4165500, -117.0176600
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-111.78969, 43.826057)
End: Idaho Street (-117.0175, 46.416816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 845 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.52 gal
70.11 L · about $72.10
Round trip
$144.20
37.04 gal · 140.22 L
Estimated CO2
164.6 kg one way
Round trip: 329.2 kg / 726 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $72.10 $144.20
Mid-grade $4.23 $78.36 $156.72
Premium $4.55 $84.25 $168.49
Diesel $5.41 $100.23 $200.46

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

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Rexburg, ID and Lewiston, ID. The current time in Rexburg is 14:31:47, although it is 13:31:47 in Lewiston.

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.