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Trip from Rock Springs, WY to Rawlins, 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 48m

Distance

107.8 mi

174 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

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

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city in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

Rock Springs, WY

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city in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

Rawlins, WY

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Trip Overview

Rock Springs, WY to Rawlins, WY is 108 miles and takes about 1 hour 48 minutes via Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Wyoming, taking you from the Mountain West region to the Mountain West region. It's a local drive with many turns, suggesting you'll be navigating smaller roads for parts of the journey. With only one recommended day for this trip, it's a straightforward connection perfect for a quick leg of a larger adventure or a standalone short trip.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

53.9 miles from Rock Springs, WY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway 103.9 mi 1h 40m
West Spruce Street 1.7 mi 2m
South Side Belt Route 0.4 mi <1m
9th Street 0.4 mi <1m
WY 789 0.4 mi <1m
James Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Virginia Street 0.2 mi <1m
Edgar Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway — 103.9 mi, about 1h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Collins Street

84 ft · 7 sec · Collins Street
2

Turn right onto Agate Street

422 ft · 18 sec · Agate Street
3

At end of road, turn left onto Edgar Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Edgar Street
4

Turn right onto Virginia Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Virginia Street
5

At end of road, turn right onto James Drive

0.2 mi · 32 sec · James Drive
6

At end of road, turn left onto WY 376

0.4 mi · 48 sec · South Side Belt Route
7

Turn right onto I 80 Business; US 30 Business

0.4 mi · 38 sec · 9th Street
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 29 sec
9

Merge onto I 80; US 30

104 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
10

Take the exit onto WY 789

0.4 mi · 52 sec · WY 789
Toward I 80 Business East, WY 789 North: Rawlins
11

Turn left onto I 80 Bus; US 30 Bus; WY 789

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street
12

Arrive at destination

West Spruce Street

Trip Plan

Given the short 1 hour and 48-minute duration, this route is easily accomplished in a single day. You can depart anytime, but leaving earlier in the day will give you more flexibility. The fuel cost is estimated at $17, so ensure your tank is full before you leave Rock Springs, as there are no designated stops on this short route. Pay close attention to the frequent turns; using GPS or a reliable map is essential to avoid missing any crucial exits or street changes.

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 53.9 miles from Rock Springs, WY, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 103.9 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 24 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.9 miles or 54m 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 27m

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 Rock Springs, WY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Rock Springs, WY

This is one driving day of about 107.8 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Rock Springs, WY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway for about 103.9 miles.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Wonderful House Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Near the start, short detour

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

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13073828800

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Wonderful House Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

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

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13073828800

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station 116013

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 107.8

Rawlins, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13073065796

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 100.1

Rawlins, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13073280158

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Rock Springs, Wyoming

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 0.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Agate Street

Turn right onto Agate Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Edgar Street

At end of road, turn left onto Edgar Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Virginia Street

Turn right onto Virginia Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | James Drive

At end of road, turn right onto James Drive

Navigation decision point

5
0.6 mi into trip | ~2m in | WY 376 / South Side Belt Route

At end of road, turn left onto WY 376 / South Side Belt Route

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.08 one way

$34.16 round trip

$4.03/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $17.91 $35.81
premium $4.53 $19.23 $38.46
diesel $5.61 $23.80 $47.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.7 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 32.3 0 $11.32 $5.17
Efficient EV 27 0 $9.43 $4.31
EV Truck/SUV 43.1 0 $15.09 $6.90

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Rock Springs, WY

Evening in Rock Springs on Saturday

Local time

8:49 PM

MDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rawlins, WY

Evening in Rawlins on Saturday

Local time

8:49 PM

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 48m 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 drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local experience, rather than a continuous highway cruise. While the Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway accounts for the longest stretch at 103.9 miles, the overall profile indicates frequent turns and changes in direction. Expect to navigate through local streets like West Spruce Street and South Side Belt Route, especially at the beginning and end of your journey. The 108-mile trip involves a significant amount of local road driving, so keep your attention sharp for navigation.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 103.9 mi on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Agate Street.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Rock Springs, WY to Rawlins, WY is easy. At 1h 48m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Agate Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Edgar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Virginia Street): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting 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 48m. Total distance: 107.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 103.9 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. 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: near the start (Agate Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Edgar Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Virginia Street): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rawlins, 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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