How far is Arapahoe, WY from Rock Springs, WY?

The driving distance from Arapahoe, WY to Rock Springs, WY is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.68 mi
02h 46m
Flight
101.74 mi
163.73 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.74 mi
Kilometers
163.73 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.68 mi
Kilometers
218.35 km
Drive Time
02h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Springs
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM MDT
Return by in Arapahoe
Wed, May 13, 12:32 AM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arapahoe
2026-05-12T18:59
Arrive Rock Springs
Tue, May 12, 9:46 PM MDT
Route Timing
02h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM MDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arapahoe
9:30 PM MDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Superior
WY

Town of the United States

From Arapahoe
67.2 mi
01h 23m
To Rock Springs
68.4 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
8 mph ENE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arapahoe and Rock Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arapahoe and Rock Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Left Hand Ditch Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Left Hand Ditch Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Rendezvous Road

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Rendezvous Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    9.8 mi · 12 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    8.4 mi · 10 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 28

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Highway 28

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Farson Mercantile

    38.1 mi · 43 min · Farson Mercantile

  8. 8

    Continue on Elk Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Elk Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bridger Avenue

    1383 ft · 27 sec · Bridger Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto M Street

    1215 ft · 33 sec · M Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway Street

    122 m · 16 sec · Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto F Street

    70 m · 12 sec · F Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    1116 ft · 33 sec · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Edgar Street

    3090 ft · 1 min · Edgar Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Agate Street

    129 m · 24 sec · Agate Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Collins Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Collins Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arapahoe and Rock Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 28
66.5 mi · 49%
Farson Mercantile
38.1 mi · 28%
South Main Street
9.76 mi · 7%
East Main Street
8.41 mi · 6%
Rendezvous Road
5.38 mi · 4%
Elk Street
2.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 28

Continue on Highway 28

66.5 mi · 01h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.9 mi
101.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Superior
01h 23m from Arapahoe
Leave By
12:58 PM MDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Arapahoe and Sunny near Rock Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arapahoe to Rock Springs?

The road trip is about 135.6 miles (218.3 km) and usually takes 02h 46m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Superior is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Arapahoe and 68.4 miles from Rock Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.65 one way or $37.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Arapahoe and Sunny near Rock Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arapahoe and Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 101.74 mi (163.73 km).

Arapahoe

#1 Arapahoe

Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming

Population1,656
Coordinates42.9621800, -108.4898300
Altitude1526
CountryUnited States
Rock Springs

#2 Rock Springs

City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

Population22,943
Coordinates41.5874600, -109.2029000
Altitude1947
CountryUnited States
Start: Left Hand Ditch Road (-108.489755, 42.962193)
End: Collins Street (-109.202964, 41.587676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.79 gal
18.12 L · about $18.65
Round trip
$37.29
9.58 gal · 36.24 L
Estimated CO2
42.6 kg one way
Round trip: 85.1 kg / 188 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $18.65 $37.29
Mid-grade $4.23 $20.27 $40.53
Premium $4.55 $21.79 $43.58
Diesel $5.41 $25.92 $51.85

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wyoming · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Arapahoe and Rock Springs. The current time is 18:59:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.