How far is Casper, WY from North Rock Springs, WY?

The driving distance from Casper, WY to North Rock Springs, WY is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173 miles (278.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
234.59 mi
04h 19m
Flight
173.02 mi
278.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.02 mi
Kilometers
278.45 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.59 mi
Kilometers
377.53 km
Drive Time
04h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Rock Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM MDT
Return by in Casper
Sun, Apr 19, 12:40 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Casper
2026-04-19T04:00
Arrive North Rock Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 8:20 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM MDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:20 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Casper
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

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
Rawlins
WY

City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

From Casper
117.1 mi
02h 09m
To North Rock Springs
117.4 mi
02h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Casper and North Rock Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on North Sunlight Drive

    1368 ft · 1 min · North Sunlight Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    770 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Sunlight Drive

    2655 ft · 2 min · East Sunlight Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bryan Stock Trail

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Bryan Stock Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East F Street

    967 ft · 16 sec · East F Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, US 26 West, WY 220 West: Shoshoni, Port of Entry

    1846 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    107 m · 11 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  11. 11

    Turn right onto County Road 308

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    44.1 mi · 51 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Spruce Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    106 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Elk Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elk Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Yellowstone Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Yellowstone Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mesa Drive

    1 km · 3 min · Mesa Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mesa Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 308
108 mi · 46%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
106 mi · 45%
Casper West Belt
7.28 mi · 3%
East F Street
2.32 mi · 1%
West Spruce Street
2.16 mi · 1%
Yellowstone Road
1.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

106 mi · 01h 43m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.6 mi
173 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rawlins
02h 09m from Casper
Leave By
8:20 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Casper and Sunny near North Rock Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Casper to North Rock Springs?

The road trip is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?

Rawlins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Casper and 117.4 miles from North Rock Springs.

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

The direct path is about 173 miles (278.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.6 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 8:20 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.23 one way or $64.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rawlins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rawlins and the surrounding midpoint area.
Tully Park
Scenic stop 5.1 mi away

Tully Park

Rawlins , WY
El Rancho Dr & W Elm St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 4.3/5 70 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

City Of Rawlins Public Works Department

Rawlins , WY
915 3rd St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 2.0/5 1 reviews City government office
City Hall
Nearby stop 5.2 mi away

City Hall

Rawlins , WY
521 W Cedar St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Corporate office
Key Club Park
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

Key Club Park

Rawlins , WY
800 Colorado St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Rating 3.6/5 30 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rawlins.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Casper and North Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 173.02 mi (278.45 km).

Casper

#1 Casper

The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming.

Population58,498
Coordinates42.8666300, -106.3130800
Altitude1560
CountryUnited States
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#2 North Rock Springs

Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming

Population2,207
Coordinates41.6435800, -109.2656800
Altitude1977
CountryUnited States
Start: Casper (-106.31308, 42.86663)
End: North Rock Springs (-109.26568, 41.64358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 378 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.28 gal
31.33 L · about $32.23
Round trip
$64.47
16.56 gal · 62.66 L
Estimated CO2
73.6 kg one way
Round trip: 147.2 kg / 325 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $32.23 $64.47
Mid-grade $4.23 $35.03 $70.07
Premium $4.55 $37.67 $75.33
Diesel $5.41 $44.81 $89.62

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Casper and North Rock Springs. The current time is 04:00:12.

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.