Rawlins, WY Road Trips
With 3 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Rawlins, WY works well as a modest departure point in the Mountain West. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 211-mile quick runs to 261-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Rawlins, WY head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
284.3 mi
Jackson, WY
Quickest Drive
3h 26m
Evanston, WY
Plan Around Rawlins, WY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Rawlins, WY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Rawlins, WY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Rawlins, WY
Driving from Rawlins, WY
The typical drive from Rawlins, WY covers about 239 miles and takes around 4h 54m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 261 miles (5h 26m), while the shortest is just 211 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Rawlins, WY most often head toward Cody, WY (261.2 mi, 5h 26m), Gillette, WY (246.3 mi, 4h 41m), and Worland, WY (210.7 mi, 4h 34m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in WY currently averages around $3.89 per gallon. For the typical 239-mile trip from Rawlins, WY, budget about $37 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Rawlins, WY and 3 routes heading into Rawlins, WY, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 211 to 261 miles.
The longest mapped route from Rawlins, WY covers 261 miles and takes approximately 5h 26m. Shorter options start at just 211 miles.
The average route from Rawlins, WY runs about 239 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 54m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 239-mile trip from Rawlins, WY costs roughly $37 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Rawlins, WY include Cody, WY, Gillette, WY and Worland, WY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Rawlins, WY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
8,217
Median Income
$69,912
Median Home Value
$205,900
Median Age
38.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Rawlins, WY
A sampling of people born in Rawlins, WY.
Jesse Garcia
1982
American actor
Joe Hickey
1911–1970
American politician (1911-1970)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Rawlins, WY.
France Memorial United Presbyterian Church
church building in Rawlins, United States of America
Union Pacific Railroad Depot
railway station in Rawlins, the United States of America
City data from Wikidata (Q958137), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Rawlins, WY
Rawlins is a city of 8,500 people (2019) in Southeast Wyoming.
1 Wyoming Frontier Prison Museum, 500 West Walnut, ☏ +1 307 324-4422, [email protected]. The Old Wyoming State Penitentiary, in use from 1901–81, offers guided tours through cell blocks, the cafeteria, the grounds and the Death House. South of Rawlins about 35 miles is the Medicine Bow National Forest. This is a large and very beautiful national forest with lots of wildlife, scenic views and some of the most undisturbed nature in the United States. This forest extends south all the way into Steamboat Springs Colorado. There are a few camping sites with more on the way.
1 Anong's, 210 5th St (Downtown Rawlins), ☏ +1 307324-6262. M-Sa 11AM-3PM, 5-9PM; Su 11AM-3PM, 5-8PM. Thai Restaurant. serves the best and only Thai for about 100 miles in any direction. Anong's also has restaurants in Laramie and Cheyenne. (updated Mar 2021) 2 Su Casa, 705 Lincoln Ave (in Sinclair, a small town about 5 miles east of Rawlins on Interstate 80.), ☏ +1 307-328-1745. Daily 11AM-7PM. Mexican food. (updated Mar 2021) 3 Aspen House, 318 5th St., ☏ +1 307-324-4787. Daily 5PM-9PM. It has steaks and salads. Good service and specials on the menu. (updated Mar 2021)
1 Hampton Inn, 406 Airport Rd, ☏ +1 307-324-2320. 2 Comfort Inn & Suites, 2366 East Cedar St, ☏ +1 307 324-3663. 3 Econo Lodge, 1801 East Cedar St, ☏ +1 307 324-2783, fax: +1 307-328-1011. 4 Days Inn, 2222 East Cedar St, ☏ +1 307 324-6616.
Rawlins is on Interstate 80, the primary east/west road in the lower part of the state. There is a Greyhound bus station in town.
Travel tips adapted from Rawlins on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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