Origin
Rigby, ID
Late night in Rigby on Sunday
Local time
12:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rigby, ID to Idaho Falls, ID
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rigby, ID
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Idaho Falls, ID
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward commute, the 20.3-mile journey from Rigby to Idaho Falls is an ideal choice. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 23 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. Navigating via the Idaho Medal of Honor Highway, Rigby Highway, and US 20, you will stay entirely within the Mountain West region. With a fuel cost estimate of just $3, this is a highly economical route that requires zero mandatory stops. It serves as a practical connection between these two Idaho communities rather than a sprawling multi-day road trip adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Medal of Honor Highway | 9.8 mi | 10m |
| North Holmes Avenue | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Rigby Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| North State Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| East Sunnyside Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 20 Business | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 20 BUS | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North 5th East | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
— 9.8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rigby, ID and Idaho Falls, ID.
1
Start on North State Street
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
North State Street
2
Take the ramp onto US 20 Business
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 20 Business
3
Merge onto US 20
9.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
4
Continue on US 20
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
Rigby Highway
5
Take the exit onto US 20 BUS
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 20 BUS
Exit 310
Toward US 20 Business: Lewisville, Idaho Falls
6
Turn left onto US 20 BUS
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North 5th East
7
Continue on US 20 BUS
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
North Holmes Avenue
8
Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
East Sunnyside Road
9
Turn left onto Stonebrook Lane
466 ft
·
14 sec
·
Stonebrook Lane
10
Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
241 ft
·
16 sec
·
West Stone Run Lane
11
Turn left onto Charleston Lane
152 ft
·
6 sec
·
Charleston Lane
12
Arrive at destination
Charleston Lane
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 11.3 and 16.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 20 BUS
Take the exit onto US 20 BUS toward US 20 Business: Lewisville, Idaho Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 310
Toward US 20 Business: Lewisville, Idaho Falls
4
11.6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 20 BUS / North 5th East
Turn left onto US 20 BUS / North 5th East
Navigation decision point
4
15.7 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
East Sunnyside Road
Turn right onto East Sunnyside Road
Navigation decision point
5
16.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
West Stone Run Lane
Turn right onto West Stone Run Lane
Navigation decision point
5
16.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Charleston Lane
Turn left onto Charleston Lane
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.58 one way
$5.17 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $2.71 | $5.41 |
| premium | $4.53 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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
Idaho Falls, ID
Late night in Idaho Falls on Sunday
Local time
12:01 AM
MDT
Current temp
63°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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m 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 driving experience as you make your way between these two towns. Unlike long-haul interstate routes, this drive features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating surface roads rather than high-speed motorways. There is no significant uninterrupted stretch on the Idaho Medal of Honor Highway, so you should remain alert for frequent transitions. The character of the road is defined by its local accessibility, requiring your attention as you move through the transition from Rigby into the Idaho Falls area. It is a functional, short-distance drive that demands consistent engagement behind the wheel.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on Idaho Medal of Honor Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 11.3 miles in near US 20 BUS.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles (US 20 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles (US 20 BUS / North 5th East): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (East Sunnyside Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 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: at 11.3 miles (US 20 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles (US 20 BUS / North 5th East): Navigation decision point; at 15.7 miles (East Sunnyside Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Idaho Falls, 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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