Origin
Idaho Falls, ID
Evening in Idaho Falls on Saturday
Local time
8:47 PM
MDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Idaho Falls, 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
37m
Distance
29.3 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Idaho Falls, ID
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Rexburg, ID
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Idaho Falls and Rexburg, this 32.7-mile journey is a straightforward commute through the Mountain West. You can easily complete the trip in about 35 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day outing. With a fuel budget of just $5, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate. Because the drive is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight lodging or splitting your travel time. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that links these two Idaho hubs efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Medal of Honor Highway | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| Yellowstone Highway | 7 mi | 7m |
| South Holmes Avenue | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| West Main Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Rigby Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Sunnyside Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 20 BUS | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Stonebrook Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
— 15.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Idaho Falls, ID and Rexburg, ID.
1
Start on Charleston Lane
152 ft
·
8 sec
·
Charleston Lane
2
Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
241 ft
·
15 sec
·
West Stone Run Lane
3
Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane
466 ft
·
16 sec
·
Stonebrook Lane
4
Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Sunnyside Road
5
Turn left onto South Holmes Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Holmes Avenue
6
Turn straight onto South Holmes Avenue
2.9 mi
·
6 min
·
South Holmes Avenue
7
Take the ramp onto US 20 BUS
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 20 BUS
Toward Rigby, West Yellowstone
8
Merge onto US 20
0.6 mi
·
37 sec
·
Rigby Highway
9
Continue on US 20
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
10
Continue on US 20
7.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Yellowstone Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
12
Keep slight right at fork
301 ft
·
9 sec
Toward ID 33: Salmon, Rexburg
13
Turn straight onto ID 33
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
ID 33
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.2 — 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 Stone Run Lane
Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Stonebrook Lane
Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Sunnyside Road
Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road
Navigation decision point
5
27.9 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
28.2 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
$4.64 one way
$9.29 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $4.87 | $9.73 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.47 | $12.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Evening in Rexburg on Saturday
Local time
8:47 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
2 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
37m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. Your path will take you along West Stone Run Lane, Stonebrook Lane, and East Sunnyside Road. Because you are sticking to local roads, you will find a consistent, low-speed pace that differs from a typical long-haul highway trek. This stretch is purely about local transit, requiring your full attention on navigation through turns rather than long, monotonous highway stretches.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Stone Run Lane.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 29.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Stone Run Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Stonebrook Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Sunnyside Road): Navigation decision point.
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.
Between Idaho Falls, ID and Rexburg, ID, road signs point toward Rigby and Yellowstone.
Rigby
4.6 mi in
|
~9m
|
via US 20 BUS
Yellowstone
4.6 mi in
|
~9m
|
via US 20 BUS
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 29.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on Idaho Medal of Honor 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 Stone Run Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Stonebrook Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (East Sunnyside Road): Navigation decision point.
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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