Iowa City to Rexburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Iowa City from Rexburg?

The distance from Iowa City to Rexburg is 1036.1 miles (1667.5 km) as the crow flies. Rexburg is located WNW of Iowa City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1243.4 miles, taking about 25h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 35min. Both are located in United States — Iowa City in Iowa 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 Iowa City 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.