Origin
Rexburg, ID
Evening in Rexburg on Sunday
Local time
6:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rexburg, ID to Jerome, ID
Drive Time
3h 11m
Distance
194.6 mi
313 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 59m
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6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rexburg, ID
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Jerome, ID
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rexburg, ID to Jerome, ID covers 194.6 miles and takes about 3h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 86, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.7 miles on I 86. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
97.3 miles from Rexburg, ID
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Rexburg, ID to Jerome, ID covers 194.6 miles and takes about 3h 11m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 86 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
4,842 ft
4,070 ft
Total Climb
334 ft
Total Descent
1,105 ft
Highest Point
4,842 ft
~16.2 mi in
Elevation Range
772 ft
Notable High Points
4,619 ft at ~73 miles
+166 ft prominence
4,494 ft at ~97.3 miles
+42 ft prominence
4,419 ft at ~129.7 miles
+93 ft prominence
4,178 ft at ~162.1 miles
+23 ft prominence
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 11m 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: at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (US 20): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward US 20
Navigation decision point
Toward US 20
6
27 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 20
Take the exit onto US 20 toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello
6
73.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 72
Toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
4
193 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m in
Take the exit toward ID 25: Jerome
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward ID 25: Jerome
5
193.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 9m in
|
ID 25 / State Highway 25
Turn right onto ID 25 / State Highway 25
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
Between Rexburg, ID and Jerome, ID, road signs point toward Pocatello and Twin Falls.
Pocatello
27 mi in
|
~31m
|
via US 20
Twin Falls
73.8 mi in
|
~1h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 86 | 62.7 mi | 59m |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway | 55.9 mi | 52m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 46.5 mi | 44m |
| Idaho Medal of Honor Highway | 15.4 mi | 16m |
| Yellowstone Highway | 6.9 mi | 7m |
| Rigby Highway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| West Main Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| US 20 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 62.7 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rexburg, ID and Jerome, ID.
1
Start on ID 33
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
2
Continue on ID 33
419 ft
·
12 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 20
4
Merge onto US 20
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Yellowstone Highway
5
Continue on US 20
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Idaho Medal of Honor Highway
6
Continue on US 20
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Rigby Highway
7
Merge onto US 20
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Grandview Drive
8
Take the exit onto US 20
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 20
Toward I 15 South: Arco, Pocatello
9
Merge onto I 15; US 20
47 mi
·
44 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 72
Toward I 86 West: Chubbuck, Twin Falls
11
Continue on I 86
63 mi
·
59 min
·
I 86
12
Continue on I 84; US 30
56 mi
·
52 min
·
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward ID 25: Jerome
14
Turn right onto ID 25
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
State Highway 25
15
Continue on ID 25
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
ID 25
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.3 miles from Rexburg, ID, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.3 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jerome, ID than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Rexburg, ID so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Rexburg, ID
This is one driving day of about 194.6 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rexburg, ID.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 62.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.3 mi from Rexburg, ID · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.3 miles from Rexburg, ID, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 62.7 miles.
Arriving in Jerome, ID
The final approach into Jerome, ID usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Jerome, ID.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.84 one way
$61.67 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.23 | $32.42 | $64.83 |
| premium | $4.53 | $34.70 | $69.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.23 | $86.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.43 | $9.34 |
| Efficient EV | 48.7 | 0 | $17.03 | $7.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.8 | 0 | $27.24 | $12.45 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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
Jerome, ID
Evening in Jerome on Sunday
Local time
6:54 PM
MDT
Current temp
34°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
3h 11m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Rexburg, ID to Jerome, ID covers 194.6 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 86, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.3 miles from Rexburg, ID. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.84 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 11m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 27 miles (US 20): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Rexburg, ID and Jerome, ID, road signs point toward Pocatello and Twin Falls.
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