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Trip from Pinedale, WY to Rock Springs, WY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

101.1 mi

163 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in and county seat of Sublette County, Wyoming, United States

Pinedale, WY

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city in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

Rock Springs, WY

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Trip Overview

Spanning 101.1 miles, the journey from Pinedale to Rock Springs is a straightforward two-hour trek through the heart of the Mountain West. You can easily complete this drive in a single day, making it an efficient connection between these two Wyoming hubs. Budgeting approximately $16 for fuel should cover your transit, provided your vehicle maintains standard efficiency. Because the route is quite direct, you don't need to worry about splitting this into an overnight trip. It functions perfectly as a swift, practical transit link rather than a multi-day excursion. Whether you are heading south for business or connecting to other regional highways, this drive offers a predictable and reliable path across the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

50.5 miles from Pinedale, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US Highway 191 85.9 mi 1h 35m
United States Highway 191 10.6 mi 12m
Elk Street 2.3 mi 5m
East Pine Street 0.7 mi 1m
Edgar Street 0.6 mi 1m
Bridger Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
M Street 0.2 mi <1m
2nd Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US Highway 191 — 85.9 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pinedale, WY and Rock Springs, WY.

1

Start on US 191

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Pine Street
2

Continue on US 191

0.4 mi · 42 sec · US Highway 191
3

Continue on US 191

11 mi · 12 min · United States Highway 191
4

Continue on US 191

86 mi · 1 hr 34 min · US Highway 191
5

Continue on US 191

2.3 mi · 5 min · Elk Street
6

Turn left onto I 80 Business; US 30 Business

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Bridger Avenue
7

Turn right onto M Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · M Street
8

Continue on Broadway Street

401 ft · 16 sec · Broadway Street
9

Turn left onto F Street

230 ft · 11 sec · F Street
10

Turn left onto 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · 2nd Street
11

Turn right onto Edgar Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Edgar Street
12

At end of road, turn right onto Agate Street

422 ft · 23 sec · Agate Street
13

Turn left onto Collins Street

84 ft · 3 sec · Collins Street
14

Arrive at destination

Collins Street

Trip Plan

Since this 1h 58m drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, it is wise to fuel up before leaving Pinedale, as the 85.9-mile stretch on US Highway 191 leaves you with limited options until you reach the outskirts of Rock Springs. Because there are no designated stops scheduled in the route data, ensure you have your snacks and water ready before you pull out of town. Keeping a steady eye on your speedometer is recommended, as the open nature of the highway can make it easy to exceed your planned pace. Use the simplicity of this route to your advantage by focusing on a smooth, constant drive rather than rushing through the segments.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.5 miles from Pinedale, WY, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.9 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 22 miles or 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 50.5 miles or 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rock Springs, WY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pinedale, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Pinedale, WY

This is one driving day of about 101.1 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Pinedale, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US Highway 191 for about 85.9 miles.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Wonderful House Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 101.1

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13073828800

Visit website

Wonderful House Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 101.1

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13073828800

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Pinedale, Wyoming

+18668167584

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 101.1

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13073065796

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 101.1

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 101.1

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 101.1

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 101.1

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13073065796

Visit website

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 99.6 and 101.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
99.6 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | I 80 Business; US 30 Business / Bridger Avenue

Turn left onto I 80 Business; US 30 Business / Bridger Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
99.8 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | M Street

Turn right onto M Street

Navigation decision point

4
100.2 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | F Street

Turn left onto F Street

Navigation decision point

5
100.2 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in | 2nd Street

Turn left onto 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

5
101.1 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | Collins Street

Turn left onto Collins Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.02 one way

$32.04 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $16.79 $33.59
premium $4.53 $18.03 $36.07
diesel $5.61 $22.32 $44.64

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.3 0 $10.62 $4.85
Efficient EV 25.3 0 $8.85 $4.04
EV Truck/SUV 40.4 0 $14.15 $6.47

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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

Pinedale, WY

Late night in Pinedale on Sunday

Local time

5:57 AM

MDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rock Springs, WY

Late night in Rock Springs on Sunday

Local time

5:57 AM

MDT

Current temp

63°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

1 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

1h 58m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is a quintessential highway-focused drive, with 96% of your journey spent cruising on major routes. You will spend the vast majority of your time on US Highway 191, which accounts for a significant 85.9-mile uninterrupted stretch. Expect a steady, consistent pace as you transition from the local streets of Pinedale onto the open highway. The road maintains a highly functional character throughout, lacking the technical curves or stop-and-go traffic found on secondary roads. By the time you navigate the final approach into Rock Springs via Elk Street, you will have covered the entire distance with minimal deviation from the primary highway path.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.9 mi on US Highway 191.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US Highway 191 and United States Highway 191. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 99.6 miles in near I 80 Business; US 30 Business / Bridger Avenue.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Pinedale, WY to Rock Springs, WY is easy. At 1h 58m with 96% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 99.6 miles (I 80 Business; US 30 Business / Bridger Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 99.8 miles (M Street): Navigation decision point; at 100.2 miles (F Street): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving in Rock Springs, WY

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 101.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 85.9 miles on US Highway 191. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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: at 99.6 miles (I 80 Business; US 30 Business / Bridger Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 99.8 miles (M Street): Navigation decision point; at 100.2 miles (F Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rock Springs, WY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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