How far is Shelley, ID from Rexburg, ID?

The driving distance from Shelley, ID to Rexburg, ID is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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
37.09 mi
00h 44m
Flight
34.97 mi
56.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.97 mi
Kilometers
56.28 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.09 mi
Kilometers
59.69 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rexburg
Wed, Sep 23, 8:45 AM MDT
Return by in Shelley
Wed, Sep 23, 9:29 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shelley
2026-09-23T08:00
Arrive Rexburg
Wed, Sep 23, 8:45 AM MDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM MDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Shelley
10:00 PM MDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ucon
ID

City in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States

From Shelley
18.5 mi
00h 22m
To Rexburg
18.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SSE
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    53 m · 11 sec · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Continue on East Center Street

    58 m · 7 sec · East Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North State Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · North State Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Anderson Road

    1698 ft · 29 sec · Anderson Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North 800 East

    2.3 mi · 3 min · North 800 East

  6. 6

    Continue on South 45th West

    1.6 km · 1 min · South 45th West

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 5 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East, I 15: Rigby, West Yellowstone

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Rigby Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Yellowstone Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Yellowstone Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg

    92 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 41%
Yellowstone Highway
7.02 mi · 19%
Veterans Memorial Highway
5.33 mi · 14%
Rigby Highway
3.13 mi · 8%
North 800 East
2.33 mi · 6%
South 45th West
1.25 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

15.4 mi · 00h 16m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ucon
00h 22m from Shelley
Leave By
7:02 PM MDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Shelley and Mostly Sunny near Rexburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.1 miles (59.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 18.5 miles from Shelley and 18.6 miles from Rexburg.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.3 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 7:02 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shelley and Mostly Sunny near Rexburg.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shelley and Rexburg. Straight-line distance: 34.97 mi (56.28 km).

Shelley

#1 Shelley

City in Bingham County, Idaho, United States

Population4,466
Coordinates43.3813000, -112.1233100
Altitude1412
CountryUnited States
Rexburg

#2 Rexburg

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

Population29,400
Coordinates43.8260200, -111.7896900
Altitude1483
CountryUnited States
Start: Shelley (-112.12331, 43.3813)
End: Rexburg (-111.78969, 43.82602)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.95 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.74
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.86 $6.37 $12.74
Mid-grade $5.13 $6.72 $13.44
Premium $5.40 $7.07 $14.15
Diesel $6.48 $8.49 $16.97

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Shelley and Rexburg. The current time is 08:00:44.

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.