Origin
Blackfoot, ID
Night in Blackfoot on Saturday
Local time
11:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blackfoot, ID to Rexburg, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
54.6 mi
88 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blackfoot, ID
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Rexburg, ID
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Trip Overview
Spanning 54.6 miles across the Mountain West, this straightforward trip between Blackfoot and Rexburg takes about 59 minutes to complete. Because the duration is well under an hour, you can easily tackle this as a simple day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the Veterans Memorial Highway, the Idaho Medal of Honor Highway, and the Yellowstone Highway to navigate between these two Idaho hubs. With a fuel budget of approximately $9, the trip is quite economical for a quick transit. Whether you are heading north for business or recreation, this route offers a practical, no-fuss connection between these regional points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 26 mi | 24m |
| Idaho Medal of Honor Highway | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| Yellowstone Highway | 7 mi | 7m |
| Rigby Highway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Bridge Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Bergener Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 15 Business | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 26 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackfoot, ID and Rexburg, ID.
1
Start on this road
35 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Broadway Street
162 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Broadway Street
3
Turn left onto West Idaho Street
333 ft
·
19 sec
·
West Idaho Street
4
Turn left onto North Ash Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Ash Street
5
Turn right onto I 15 Business
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Bridge Street
6
Continue on I 15 Business
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bergener Boulevard
7
Take the ramp onto I 15 Business
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 15 Business
8
Merge onto I 15; US 26
26 mi
·
24 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 20
Exit 119
Toward US 20 East, I 15: Rigby, West Yellowstone
10
Continue on US 20
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Rigby Highway
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on US 20
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
12
Continue on US 20
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Yellowstone Highway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
14
Keep slight right at fork
301 ft
·
9 sec
Toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
15
Turn straight onto ID 33
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
ID 33
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Blackfoot, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 53.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Idaho Street
Turn left onto West Idaho Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Ash Street
Turn left onto North Ash Street
Navigation decision point
6
27.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 20
Take the exit onto US 20 toward US 20 East, I 15: Rigby, West Yellowstone
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 119
Toward US 20 East, I 15: Rigby, West Yellowston...
5
53.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
7
53.6 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.65 one way
$17.30 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $9.07 | $18.14 |
| premium | $4.53 | $9.74 | $19.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.05 | $24.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| Efficient EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Rexburg, ID
Night in Rexburg on Saturday
Local time
11:59 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
26 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. The entire 54.6-mile journey is conducted on highways, ensuring a consistent pace throughout the trip. You will spend your longest uninterrupted segment covering 26 miles on the Veterans Memorial Highway. As you transition between the various highway sections, the road requires your attention due to its technical, local nature. It is a functional drive that trades high-speed boredom for constant, manageable adjustments.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26 mi on Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Idaho Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Idaho Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Ash Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.5 miles (US 20): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Blackfoot, ID to Rexburg, ID, road signs begin pointing toward Yellowstone along the way.
Yellowstone
27.5 mi in
|
~27m
|
via US 20
About the Cities
Arriving in Rexburg, ID
Full guide →Rexburg is a city in Eastern Idaho. Rexburg is close to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes, the West Entrance of Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 54.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through ID can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Idaho Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Ash Street): Navigation decision point; at 27.5 miles (US 20): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rexburg, ID before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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