How far is Rigby, ID from Idaho Falls, ID?
The driving distance from Rigby, ID to Idaho Falls, ID is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rigby and Idaho Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rigby and Idaho Falls.
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Start on North State Street
3017 ft · 56 sec · North State Street
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Take the ramp straight
1962 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
9.8 mi · 10 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
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Continue on Rigby Highway
3169 ft · 39 sec · Rigby Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 Business: Lewisville, Idaho Falls
1314 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto North 5th East
925 ft · 16 sec · North 5th East
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Continue on North Holmes Avenue
3.9 mi · 8 min · North Holmes Avenue
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Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road
2578 ft · 51 sec · East Sunnyside Road
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Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane
142 m · 15 sec · Stonebrook Lane
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Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
74 m · 16 sec · West Stone Run Lane
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Turn left onto Charleston Lane
46 m · 7 sec · Charleston Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charleston Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rigby and Idaho Falls.
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.
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
Merge slight left onto Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
9.76 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Rigby and Sunny near Idaho Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rigby to Idaho Falls?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?
Ucon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Rigby and 12.2 miles from Idaho Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:42 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.80 one way or $5.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rigby and Sunny near Idaho Falls.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rigby and Idaho Falls. Straight-line distance: 15.42 mi (24.82 km).
#1 Rigby
City in Jefferson County, Idaho, United States
| Population | 4,292 |
| Coordinates | 43.6724100, -111.9149700 |
| Altitude | 1480 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Idaho Falls
The most populous city in Bonneville County, Idaho.
| Population | 62,888 |
| Coordinates | 43.4665800, -112.0341400 |
| Altitude | 1434 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston Lane (-112.034479, 43.46658)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.90 | $7.79 |
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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