Rock Springs, WY Road Trips

Sitting in the Mountain West, Rock Springs, WY is a local road trip base with 11 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 120 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Rock Springs, WY spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.

city in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

11

Longest Drive

279.6 mi

Cody, WY

Quickest Drive

22m

Green River, WY

Plan Around Rock Springs, WY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Rock Springs, WY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Cody, WY to Rock Springs, WY 279.6 mi · 5h 24m Wheatland, WY to Rock Springs, WY 264.9 mi · 5h 2m Casper, WY to Rock Springs, WY 230.5 mi · 4h 13m Laramie, WY to Rock Springs, WY 207.2 mi · 3h 29m

Continue From Rock Springs, WY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Rock Springs, WY to Glenrock, WY 251.5 mi · 4h 32m Rock Springs, WY to Rawlins, WY 107.8 mi · 1h 48m Rock Springs, WY to Marbleton, WY 105.7 mi · 2h 17m Rock Springs, WY to Green River, WY 15.8 mi · 22m

Trips from Rock Springs, WY

Rock Springs, WY to Glenrock, WY

251.5 mi 4h 32m

Rock Springs, WY to Rawlins, WY

107.8 mi 1h 48m

Rock Springs, WY to Marbleton, WY

105.7 mi 2h 17m

Rock Springs, WY to Green River, WY

15.8 mi 22m

Driving from Rock Springs, WY

On average, trips departing from Rock Springs, WY run 120 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 15m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 252 miles (4h 32m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Rock Springs, WY are Glenrock, WY (251.5 mi, 4h 32m), Rawlins, WY (107.8 mi, 1h 48m), Marbleton, WY (105.7 mi, 2h 17m), and Green River, WY (15.8 mi, 22m). 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 120-mile trip from Rock Springs, WY, budget about $18 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 4 mapped routes leaving Rock Springs, WY and 7 routes heading into Rock Springs, WY, covering 11 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 252 miles.

The longest mapped route from Rock Springs, WY covers 252 miles and takes approximately 4h 32m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.

The average route from Rock Springs, WY runs about 120 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 15m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.89/gallon for regular), the average 120-mile trip from Rock Springs, WY costs roughly $18 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Rock Springs, WY include Glenrock, WY, Rawlins, WY, Marbleton, WY and Green River, WY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Rock Springs, WY by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

23,229

Median Income

$73,307

Median Home Value

$245,600

Median Age

35.8

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Rock Springs, WY

Rock Springs is the biggest city in Sweetwater County in Southwest Wyoming. It had a population of 23,000 in 2019. Rock Springs' nickname is: "Home of 56 Nationalities". The town has a rich western and coal mining history.

Rock Springs sits 6,388 ft above sea level. Its location makes the weather difficult to predict and very hard to understand. Many days will be very windy and blow everything away. This strong gusts mixed with snow can make a very difficult day to drive around or across town. Explore Rock Springs & Green River Visitor Center, 1641 Elk St, ☏ +1 307-382-2538. M-F 9AM-4PM. (updated Apr 2025)

Western Wyoming Community College Exhibits, 2500 College Drive (Exit 103 on Interstate 80), ☏ +1 307 382-1600, [email protected]. 8AM to 10PM. Dinosaur and fossil display, Weidner Wildlife Museum, Natural History Museum Donations. 1 Point of Rocks Stage Station State Historic Site, ☏ +1 307 332-3684. Grounds open daily, sunrise to sunset. Museum and historic buildings open May-Sep, daily, 9AM-5PM; Museum only Oct-Apr F-Su 9AM-5PM. Meeting point of the historic Overland Trail and the Union Pacific Railroad (updated Mar 2023) Rock Springs Historical Museum, 201 B St, ☏ +1 307 362-3138. M-Sa 10AM-5PM. Housed in an historic building that held the city hall, police, and jail, the museum features permanent and rotating exhibits about the industries and people of Rock Springs. Free. (updated Mar 2023)

You can go to a mini golf place in downtown.

Jack's Crepes, 1977 Dewar, Ste D, ☏ +1 307-350-1003. Savory and sweet crepes, house made pastas and paninis. (updated May 2021) Broadway Burger Station, 628 Broadway St, ☏ +1 307-362-5858, [email protected]. (updated May 2021)

Square State Brewing, 422 S Main St, ☏ +1 307 362-6159. (updated May 2021)

1 Best Western Outlaw Inn, 1630 Elk St, ☏ +1 307 362-6623. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: noon. Hampton Inn, 1901 Dewar Dr, ☏ +1 307 382-9222. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Indoor pool, breakfast, and WiFi. Pet friendly. Non-smoking. (updated May 2021)

Rock Springs - Sweetwater County Airport (RKS) (7 miles east of Rock Springs, taking Exit 111 over Interstate 80), ☏ +1 307 352-6880, fax: +1 307 352-6882, [email protected]. Non-stop service from Gillette on Delta, and from Denver and on United Express. The primary way to enter the city of Rock Springs is through Interstate 80. It is about 3 hours east of Salt Lake City, UT. Other ways to enter Rock Springs are: WY 191, WY 430 and WY 373. Greyhound, 1695 Sunset Dr Suite 118, ☏ +1 307 362-2931. M-F 10:30AM - noon and 3PM - 6PM.

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