How far is Buffalo, WY from Rawlins, WY?
The driving distance from Buffalo, WY to Rawlins, WY is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Rawlins.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Rawlins.
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Start on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 25 South, US 87 South: Casper
2736 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
108.1 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry
1757 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left
577 ft · 17 sec
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Casper West Belt
7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt
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Turn right onto County Road 308
63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308
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Continue straight
44.1 mi · 51 min
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Turn left onto West Spruce Street
15 m · 1 sec · West Spruce Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Spruce Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Rawlins.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 25 South
Merge slight left
108 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Buffalo and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rawlins.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Rawlins?
The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.3 km) and usually takes 03h 49m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mountain View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114 miles from Buffalo and 114.2 miles from Rawlins.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.8 miles (287.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:22 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.34 one way or $62.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Buffalo and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Rawlins.
Stop Ideas Near Mountain View
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain View.
Casper, Wyoming
Douglas, Wyoming
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Rawlins. Straight-line distance: 178.77 mi (287.71 km).
#1 Buffalo
City in and county seat of Johnson County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 4,659 |
| Coordinates | 44.3483100, -106.6989400 |
| Altitude | 1416 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rawlins
City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 8,484 |
| Coordinates | 41.7910700, -107.2386600 |
| Altitude | 2072 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Spruce Street (-107.238656, 41.791055)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 367 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $31.34 | $62.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $34.06 | $68.12 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $36.62 | $73.24 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $43.57 | $87.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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