How far is Rigby, ID from Heise, ID?

The driving distance from Rigby, ID to Heise, ID is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
13.79 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.72 mi
18.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.72 mi
Kilometers
18.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.79 mi
Kilometers
22.2 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heise
Mon, May 4, 11:55 PM MDT
Return by in Rigby
Tue, May 5, 12:23 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rigby
2026-05-04T23:27
Arrive Heise
Mon, May 4, 11:55 PM MDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rigby
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
Ririe
ID

City in Idaho, United States

From Rigby
6.9 mi
00h 13m
To Heise
6.9 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NNE
Destination
42°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 4 7:00 PM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North State Street

    845 ft · 25 sec · North State Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 1st South

    1019 ft · 17 sec · East 1st South

  3. 3

    Continue on East 300 North

    5.2 mi · 8 min · East 300 North

  4. 4

    Continue on East 300 North

    1.4 km · 2 min · East 300 North

  5. 5

    Continue on North 4570 East

    2858 ft · 1 min · North 4570 East

  6. 6

    Continue on East 250 North

    1 mi · 2 min · East 250 North

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 4700 East

    2632 ft · 46 sec · North 4700 East

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 200 North

    1.4 km · 2 min · East 200 North

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Heise Road

    803 ft · 22 sec · Heise Road

  10. 10

    Continue on North 4800 East

    2580 ft · 1 min · North 4800 East

  11. 11

    Continue on East 150 North

    1.1 km · 2 min · East 150 North

  12. 12

    Continue on Heise Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Heise Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East 100 North

    1.6 km · 2 min · East 100 North

  14. 14

    Continue on East 100 North

    56 m · 5 sec · East 100 North

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto North 5050 East

    2222 ft · 1 min · North 5050 East

  16. 16

    Continue on East Heise Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Heise Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Heise Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East 300 North
6.05 mi · 44%
East 100 North
1.02 mi · 7%
East 250 North
1.02 mi · 7%
East Heise Road
0.98 mi · 7%
East 200 North
0.89 mi · 6%
Heise Road
0.85 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

East 300 North

Continue on East 300 North

5.19 mi · 00h 08m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ririe
00h 13m from Rigby
Leave By
7:34 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rigby and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Heise.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Ririe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Rigby and 6.9 miles from Heise.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:34 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.91 one way or $3.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rigby and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Heise.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rigby and Heise. Straight-line distance: 11.72 mi (18.86 km).

Rigby

#1 Rigby

City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States

Population4,292
Coordinates43.6724100, -111.9149700
Altitude1480
CountryUnited States
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#2 Heise

Heise is a place in Idaho, United States.

Population0
Coordinates43.6418600, -111.6844100
Altitude1525
CountryUnited States
Start: Rigby (-111.91497, 43.67241)
End: Heise (-111.68441, 43.64186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.84 L · about $1.91
Round trip
$3.82
0.98 gal · 3.68 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $1.91 $3.82
Mid-grade $4.23 $2.07 $4.15
Premium $4.55 $2.23 $4.46
Diesel $5.41 $2.65 $5.30

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 Rigby and Heise. The current time is 23:27:28.

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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.