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

The driving distance from Cheyenne, WY to North Rock Springs, WY is about 260.6 miles (419.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233 miles (375 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
260.62 mi
04h 24m
Flight
233.01 mi
374.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.01 mi
Kilometers
374.99 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.62 mi
Kilometers
419.43 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Rock Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM MDT
Return by in Cheyenne
Sun, Apr 19, 12:27 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cheyenne
2026-04-19T03:38
Arrive North Rock Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM MDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 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
8:10 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cheyenne
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
Sinclair
WY

Town of the United States

From Cheyenne
130.1 mi
02h 12m
To North Rock Springs
130.6 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Cheyenne and North Rock Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 24th Street

    122 m · 15 sec · West 24th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    2887 ft · 49 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Lincolnway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Lincolnway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    253.1 mi · 4 hr 10 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 191 North

    1962 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Elk Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elk Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Yellowstone Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Yellowstone Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Mesa Drive

    1 km · 3 min · Mesa Drive

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mesa Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
253 mi · 97%
West Lincolnway
3.21 mi · 1%
Yellowstone Road
1.86 mi · 1%
Elk Street
0.78 mi
Mesa Drive
0.65 mi
Central Avenue
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

253 mi · 04h 10m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
233 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sinclair
02h 12m from Cheyenne
Leave By
8:10 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne to North Rock Springs?

The road trip is about 260.6 miles (419.4 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Sinclair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from Cheyenne and 130.6 miles from North Rock Springs.

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

The direct path is about 233 miles (375 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 8:10 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.82 one way or $71.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cheyenne and North Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 233.01 mi (374.99 km).

Cheyenne

#1 Cheyenne

The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.

Population64,742
Coordinates41.1399800, -104.8202500
Altitude1856
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: Cheyenne (-104.82025, 41.13998)
End: North Rock Springs (-109.26568, 41.64358)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.2 gal
34.81 L · about $35.82
Round trip
$71.63
18.4 gal · 69.62 L
Estimated CO2
81.8 kg one way
Round trip: 163.5 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $35.82 $71.63
Mid-grade $4.23 $38.93 $77.85
Premium $4.55 $41.85 $83.70
Diesel $5.41 $49.79 $99.58

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 Cheyenne and North Rock Springs. The current time is 03:38:04.

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.