How far is Sandpoint, ID from Rexburg, ID?
The driving distance from Sandpoint, ID to Rexburg, ID is about 493.6 miles (794.4 km), with a travel time of about 07h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 382.9 miles (616.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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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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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 54m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Lemhi County, Idaho, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sandpoint and Rexburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sandpoint and Rexburg.
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Start on North 5th Avenue
55 m · 13 sec · North 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1381 ft · 23 sec · Cedar Street
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Continue on North 1st Avenue
1921 ft · 35 sec · North 1st Avenue
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Turn slight left onto East Superior Street
702 ft · 12 sec · East Superior Street
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Take the ramp straight
1821 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
42.9 mi · 53 min
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Turn left
278 mi · 4 hr 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 15 South: Dillon, Idaho Falls
2694 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
173.6 mi · 2 hr 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward ID 33: Mud Lake, Rexburg
1111 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto East 1500 North
20.5 mi · 31 min · East 1500 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sandpoint and Rexburg.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
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278 mi · 04h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Sandpoint and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rexburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sandpoint to Rexburg?
The road trip is about 493.6 miles (794.4 km) and usually takes 07h 54m 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 257.2 miles from Sandpoint and 236.4 miles from Rexburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 382.9 miles (616.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 110.7 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 PDT. 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 $84.56 one way or $169.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 154.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sandpoint and Rexburg, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sandpoint and Showers And Thunderstorms near Rexburg.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sandpoint and Rexburg. Straight-line distance: 382.9 mi (616.21 km).
#1 Sandpoint
City in Idaho
| Population | 8,931 |
| Coordinates | 48.2765900, -116.5532500 |
| Altitude | 639 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: West Main Street (-111.78969, 43.826057)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 794 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 09m |
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 | $4.85 | $84.56 | $169.11 |
| Mid-grade | $5.14 | $89.49 | $178.97 |
| Premium | $5.41 | $94.21 | $188.41 |
| Diesel | $6.24 | $108.72 | $217.44 |
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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