Great Sand Dunes to Rexburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

527.7 miles 849.2 km · straight line
633.2 miles estimated 1019 km · driving distance
12h 44min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 34min flight time
324° NW bearing direction

How far is Great Sand Dunes from Rexburg?

The distance from Great Sand Dunes to Rexburg is 527.7 miles (849.2 km) as the crow flies. Rexburg is located NW of Great Sand Dunes. By car, the driving distance is approximately 633.2 miles, taking about 12h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 34min. Both are located in United States — Great Sand Dunes in Colorado and Rexburg in Idaho.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Great Sand Dunes and Rexburg. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Great Sand Dunes to Rexburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 44min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 34min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 17min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 33min $76–$222* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Great Sand Dunes & Rexburg

Quick Facts

Great Sand Dunes
37.79°N, 105.59°W
America/Denver
2400m elevation
Rexburg
43.83°N, 111.79°W
America/Boise
1483m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 176 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients