How far is Douglas, WY from Rawlins, WY?

The driving distance from Douglas, WY to Rawlins, WY is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
169.14 mi
03h 01m
Flight
116.13 mi
186.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.13 mi
Kilometers
186.89 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.14 mi
Kilometers
272.21 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rawlins
Sat, Apr 25, 3:33 PM MDT
Return by in Douglas
Sat, Apr 25, 6:35 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Douglas
2026-04-25T12:31
Arrive Rawlins
Sat, Apr 25, 3:33 PM MDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM MDT

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

Leave by
10:56 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Douglas
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
Mountain View
WY

Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States

From Douglas
84.5 mi
01h 30m
To Rawlins
84.7 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Douglas and Rawlins.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Douglas and Rawlins.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    1767 ft · 41 sec · East Center Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Yellowstone Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Yellowstone Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 25 North, US 87 North, US 20 West, US 26 West

    2069 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    48.8 mi · 51 min

  6. 6

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

    1846 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    107 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Casper West Belt

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Casper West Belt

  10. 10

    Turn right onto County Road 308

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 12 min · County Road 308

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    44.1 mi · 51 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Spruce Street

    15 m · 1 sec · West Spruce Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Spruce Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Douglas and Rawlins.

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 308
108 mi · 64%
I 25 North
49.2 mi · 29%
Casper West Belt
7.28 mi · 4%
West Yellowstone Highway
1.16 mi · 1%
US 20 West
0.42 mi
East Center Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

County Road 308

Turn right onto County Road 308

63.7 mi · 01h 12m

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
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountain View
01h 30m from Douglas
Leave By
10:56 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Snow Showers leaving Douglas and Mostly Sunny near Rawlins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Douglas to Rawlins?

The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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 84.5 miles from Douglas and 84.7 miles from Rawlins.

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

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 10:56 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.24 one way or $46.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Snow Showers around Douglas and Mostly Sunny near Rawlins.

Stop Ideas Near Mountain View

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mountain View, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mountain View.

BUS

Casper, Wyoming

5 mi away
123 West E St.
BUS

Douglas, Wyoming

83 mi away
628 East Richards St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Douglas and Rawlins. Straight-line distance: 116.13 mi (186.89 km).

Douglas

#1 Douglas

City in Converse County, Wyoming, United States

Population6,375
Coordinates42.7596900, -105.3822100
Altitude1474
CountryUnited States
Rawlins

#2 Rawlins

City in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States

Population8,484
Coordinates41.7910700, -107.2386600
Altitude2072
CountryUnited States
Start: (-105.382001, 42.75969)
End: West Spruce Street (-107.238656, 41.791055)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.97 gal
22.59 L · about $23.24
Round trip
$46.48
11.94 gal · 45.18 L
Estimated CO2
53.1 kg one way
Round trip: 106.1 kg / 234 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $23.24 $46.48
Mid-grade $4.23 $25.26 $50.52
Premium $4.55 $27.16 $54.32
Diesel $5.41 $32.31 $64.62

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Douglas and Rawlins. The current time is 12:31:21.

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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.