How far is Evanston, WY from Rock Springs, WY?
The driving distance from Evanston, WY to Rock Springs, WY is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (151 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Evanston and Rock Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evanston and Rock Springs.
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Start on Bear River Drive
107 m · 18 sec · Bear River Drive
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Turn left onto Front Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Front Street
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Take the exit left toward I 80 East, US 189 North
1324 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
97.9 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward College Drive
1937 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto College Drive
1.2 km · 1 min · College Drive
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Turn left onto Grant Street
3208 ft · 1 min · Grant Street
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Turn right onto Elk Street
849 ft · 17 sec · Elk Street
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Continue on A Street
590 ft · 17 sec · A Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
2666 ft · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Edgar Street
3090 ft · 1 min · Edgar Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Agate Street
129 m · 24 sec · Agate Street
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Turn left onto Collins Street
26 m · 4 sec · Collins Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Collins Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Evanston and Rock Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
97.9 mi · 01h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Evanston and Mostly Sunny near Rock Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Evanston to Rock Springs?
The road trip is about 103.8 miles (167.1 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?
Granger is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Evanston and 52.9 miles from Rock Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.8 miles (151 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:20 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.25 one way or $28.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Evanston and Mostly Sunny near Rock Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Evanston and Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 93.82 mi (150.99 km).
#1 Evanston
City in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 11,570 |
| Coordinates | 41.2682800, -110.9632400 |
| Altitude | 2057 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rock Springs
City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 22,943 |
| Coordinates | 41.5874600, -109.2029000 |
| Altitude | 1947 |
| Country | United States |
End: Collins Street (-109.202964, 41.587676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.25 | $28.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $15.49 | $30.97 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $16.65 | $33.30 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $19.81 | $39.62 |
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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