This 169.1-mile drive from Douglas, WY to Rawlins, WY will take you about 3 hours and 1 minute to complete. Primarily utilizing East Center Street and West Yellowstone Highway before merging onto I-25 North, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, so you won't need to worry about finding an overnight stop. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $27. You'll experience a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate between these two points within the Mountain West region. With only one planned stop and no particularly long stretches, this trip offers flexibility for spontaneous breaks.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
84.6 miles from Douglas, WY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
County Road 308
63.7 mi
1h 12m
I 25
48.8 mi
50m
US 287
44.1 mi
50m
Casper West Belt
7.3 mi
8m
US 20
3 mi
3m
West Yellowstone Highway
1.2 mi
1m
I 25 BUS
0.4 mi
<1m
East Center Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
County Road 308
— 63.7 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglas, WY and Rawlins, WY.
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Start on this road
68 ft·6 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto East Center Street
0.3 mi·40 sec·East Center Street
3
Continue on I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS
1.2 mi·1 min·West Yellowstone Highway
4
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS
0.4 mi·50 sec·I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS
Toward I 25 North, US 87 North, US 20 West, US 26 West
5
Merge onto I 25; US 20; US 26; US 87
49 mi·50 min·I 25; US 20; US 26; US 87
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
7
Keep slight left at fork
350 ft·10 sec
8
Turn left onto US 20; US 26
3.0 mi·3 min·US 20; US 26
9
Continue on WY 257
7.3 mi·8 min·Casper West Belt
10
Turn right onto WY 220
64 mi·1 hr 12 min·County Road 308
11
Continue on US 287; WY 789
44 mi·50 min·US 287; WY 789
12
Turn left onto West Spruce Street
50 ft·1 sec·West Spruce Street
13
Arrive at destination
West Spruce Street
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour drive, leaving in the morning offers ample daylight for your travels. Since it's a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Plan for one stop along the 169.1-mile route to stretch your legs or grab a quick bite. Given the local road nature, pay close attention to your navigation, especially as you transition onto I-25 North. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the estimated cost is $27, local stations can vary in price and availability.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 84.6 miles from Douglas, WY, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 37 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.6 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rawlins, WY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Douglas, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Douglas, WY
This is one driving day of about 169.2 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Douglas, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on County Road 308 for about 63.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 51 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Center Street
Turn right onto East Center Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.5 mi into trip|~2m in|I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS
Keep slight right at fork onto I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS toward I 25 North, US 87 North, US 20 West, US 26 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 25 North, US 87 North, US 20 West, US...
3
1.9 mi into trip|~3m in|I 25; US 20; US 26; US 87
Merge onto I 25; US 20; US 26; US 87
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
50.7 mi into trip|~54m in
Take the exit toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Sho...
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51 mi into trip|~54m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.81 one way
$53.62 round trip
$4.03/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$28.10
$56.21
premium
$4.53
$30.18
$60.37
diesel
$5.61
$37.36
$74.71
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.8
0
$17.77
$8.12
Efficient EV
42.3
0
$14.80
$6.77
EV Truck/SUV
67.7
0
$23.69
$10.83
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Douglas, WY
Late night
in Douglas on Sunday
Local time
1:47 AM
MDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Rawlins, WY
Late night
in Rawlins on Sunday
Local time
1:47 AM
MDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for a good portion of this 169.1-mile journey. While the highway share is 0%, meaning you'll be on local roads for the entire trip, the route incorporates I-25 North for part of its length. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, suggesting a consistent pace with frequent changes in direction or road type. This character means you'll be actively engaged behind the wheel, navigating through diverse segments rather than settling into a monotonous cruise.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.7 mi on County Road 308.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Center Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 11m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles (I 25; US 20; US 26; US 87): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Douglas, WY to Rawlins, WY, road signs begin pointing toward Port Of Entry along the way.
Port Of Entry
50.7 mi in|~54m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 169.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 63.7 miles on County Road 308. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
Mostly yes along the main roads, but rural stretches through WY can have sparse or no coverage. Before you leave, download offline Google Maps or Apple Maps for the route, and consider downloading music or podcasts instead of streaming. If you depend on data for navigation, keep a paper backup of the turn-by-turn directions.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 25 BUS; US 20 BUS; US 26 BUS; US 87 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.9 miles (I 25; US 20; US 26; US 87): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Rawlins, WY, but most travelers stay overnight.
