How far is Rexburg, ID from Rigby, ID?

The driving distance from Rexburg, ID to Rigby, ID is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
13.27 mi
00h 17m
Flight
12.32 mi
19.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.32 mi
Kilometers
19.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.27 mi
Kilometers
21.36 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rigby
Thu, Sep 17, 7:56 PM MDT
Return by in Rexburg
Thu, Sep 17, 8:14 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rexburg
2026-09-17T19:39
Arrive Rigby
Thu, Sep 17, 7:56 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rexburg
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

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
Menan
ID

City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States

From Rexburg
6.6 mi
00h 08m
To Rigby
6.6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
9 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business: Rigby

    2016 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Farnsworth Way

    96 m · 5 sec · Farnsworth Way

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Farnsworth Way

    87 m · 5 sec · Farnsworth Way

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Farnsworth Way

    1 km · 2 min · Farnsworth Way

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    919 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North State Street

    22 m · 2 sec · North State Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North State Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Yellowstone Highway
6.92 mi · 52%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
3.53 mi · 27%
West Main Street
1.08 mi · 8%
Farnsworth Way
0.76 mi · 6%
US 20
0.42 mi · 3%
US 20 Business
0.38 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Yellowstone Highway

Merge slight left onto Yellowstone Highway

6.92 mi · 00h 07m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menan
00h 08m from Rexburg
Leave By
7:54 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rexburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rigby.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Menan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Rexburg and 6.6 miles from Rigby.

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

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1 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 7:54 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Rexburg and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rigby.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rexburg and Rigby. Straight-line distance: 12.32 mi (19.82 km).

Rexburg

#1 Rexburg

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

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

#2 Rigby

City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States

Population4,292
Coordinates43.6724100, -111.9149700
Altitude1480
CountryUnited States
Start: Rexburg (-111.78969, 43.82602)
End: Rigby (-111.91497, 43.67241)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.77 L · about $2.28
Round trip
$4.56
0.94 gal · 3.54 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.85 $2.28 $4.56
Mid-grade $5.14 $2.41 $4.83
Premium $5.41 $2.54 $5.08
Diesel $6.24 $2.93 $5.87

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Rexburg and Rigby. The current time is 19:39:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.