How far is Soda Springs, ID from Rexburg, ID?

The driving distance from Soda Springs, ID to Rexburg, ID is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
132.74 mi
02h 21m
Flight
81.49 mi
131.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.49 mi
Kilometers
131.14 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
132.74 mi
Kilometers
213.63 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rexburg
Mon, Nov 2, 6:50 PM MST
Return by in Soda Springs
Mon, Nov 2, 9:12 PM MST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Soda Springs
2026-11-02T16:29
Arrive Rexburg
Mon, Nov 2, 6:50 PM MST
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM MST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:48 PM MST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Soda Springs
9:30 PM MST
Morning start is best

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
Fort Hall
ID

City in Idaho, United States of America

From Soda Springs
66.3 mi
01h 10m
To Rexburg
66.4 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
41°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 6:00 AM MST
Wind
7 to 14 mph NW
Destination
49°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 2 6:00 AM MST
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Soda Springs and Rexburg.

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd South Street

    33.9 mi · 41 min · West 2nd South Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1973 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    71.3 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  4. 4

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

    1434 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Rigby Highway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Rigby Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

    15.4 mi · 16 min · Idaho Medal of Honor Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Yellowstone Highway

    7 mi · 8 min · Yellowstone Highway

  8. 8

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

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

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

    92 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Soda Springs 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
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Veterans Memorial Highway
71.3 mi · 54%
West 2nd South Street
34.3 mi · 26%
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
15.4 mi · 12%
Yellowstone Highway
7.02 mi · 5%
Rigby Highway
3.13 mi · 2%
West Main Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Veterans Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

71.3 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
81.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Hall
01h 10m from Soda Springs
Leave By
1:48 PM MST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Soda Springs and Sunny near Rexburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Soda Springs to Rexburg?

The road trip is about 132.7 miles (213.6 km) and usually takes 02h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.3 miles from Soda Springs and 66.4 miles from Rexburg.

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

The direct path is about 81.5 miles (131.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:48 PM MST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.26 one way or $42.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Soda Springs and Rexburg. Straight-line distance: 81.49 mi (131.14 km).

Soda Springs

#1 Soda Springs

City in Caribou County, Idaho, United States

Population3,023
Coordinates42.6543700, -111.6046700
Altitude1760
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: Soda Springs (-111.60467, 42.65437)
End: Rexburg (-111.78969, 43.82602)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.68 gal
17.73 L · about $21.26
Round trip
$42.52
9.36 gal · 35.46 L
Estimated CO2
41.6 kg one way
Round trip: 83.2 kg / 183 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.54 $21.26 $42.52
Mid-grade $4.86 $22.75 $45.51
Premium $5.12 $23.96 $47.91
Diesel $6.54 $30.59 $61.19

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 · Nov 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Soda Springs and Rexburg. The current time is 16:29:25.

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.