Hays to Rexburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

730.1 miles 1175 km · straight line
876.1 miles estimated 1410 km · driving distance
17h 38min estimated drive time
$84 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Hays from Rexburg?

The distance from Hays to Rexburg is 730.1 miles (1175 km) as the crow flies. Rexburg is located WNW of Hays. By car, the driving distance is approximately 876.1 miles, taking about 17h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Hays in Kansas 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hays 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 Hays to Rexburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 38min $84 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 10min $70–$131* Budget
Train ~22h 55min $105–$307* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hays & Rexburg

Quick Facts

Hays
38.88°N, 99.33°W
America/Chicago
616m 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 243 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients