How far is Rexburg, ID from Star, ID?
The driving distance from Rexburg, ID to Star, ID is about 325.9 miles (524.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234.9 miles (378 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jerome County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rexburg and Star.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rexburg and Star.
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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
128 m · 12 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward US 20
2201 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yellowstone Highway
6.9 mi · 7 min · Yellowstone Highway
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Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Rigby Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway
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Merge slight right onto Grandview Drive
575 ft · 14 sec · Grandview Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello
1466 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
46.5 mi · 44 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
1 km · 44 sec
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Continue straight
62.7 mi · 59 min
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Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
174.9 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 55 North: Eagle, McCall
2079 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on ID 55 North: Eagle, Emmett, Mc Call
108 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Eagle Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · South Eagle Road
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Turn left onto East Chinden Boulevard
7 mi · 10 min · East Chinden Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Star Road
2 mi · 4 min · North Star Road
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Turn left onto West State Street
14 m · 2 sec · West State Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West State Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rexburg and Star.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
175 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Rexburg and Sunny near Star.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rexburg to Star?
The road trip is about 325.9 miles (524.5 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Hazelton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 162.7 miles from Rexburg and 163.2 miles from Star.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234.9 miles (378 km), while the road route adds roughly 91 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 6:14 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.77 one way or $89.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rexburg and Sunny near Star.
Stop Ideas Near Hazelton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hazelton.
Twin Falls, Idaho
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rexburg and Star. Straight-line distance: 234.88 mi (378.01 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 Star
City in Ada County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 10,532 |
| Coordinates | 43.6921100, -116.4934600 |
| Altitude | 753 |
| Country | United States |
End: Star (-116.49346, 43.69211)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 524 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 03m |
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 | $44.77 | $89.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $48.66 | $97.31 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $52.31 | $104.63 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $62.24 | $124.48 |
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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