How far is Rexburg, ID from Moscow, ID?
The driving distance from Rexburg, ID to Moscow, ID is about 557.3 miles (896.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 323.1 miles (520 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 35m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rexburg and Moscow.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rexburg and Moscow.
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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 · 33 sec
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Turn left
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
82.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min
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Continue on North Main Street
535 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on North Jackson Street
1091 ft · 46 sec · North Jackson Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
647 ft · 24 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rexburg and Moscow.
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 Showers near Moscow.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rexburg to Moscow?
The road trip is about 557.3 miles (896.9 km) and usually takes 08h 47m 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 278.4 miles from Rexburg and 279 miles from Moscow.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 323.1 miles (520 km), while the road route adds roughly 234.2 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 $76.58 one way or $153.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 174.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Rexburg and Moscow, 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 Showers near Moscow.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rexburg and Moscow. Straight-line distance: 323.14 mi (520.04 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 Moscow
City in Idaho, USA
| Population | 25,702 |
| Coordinates | 46.7323900, -117.0001700 |
| Altitude | 786 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 3rd Street (-117.000169, 46.732358)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 897 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 18h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 57m |
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 | $76.58 | $153.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $83.22 | $166.45 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $89.48 | $178.96 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $106.45 | $212.91 |
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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