How far is Evansville, WY from Rock Springs, WY?

The driving distance from Evansville, WY to Rock Springs, WY is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174 miles (280 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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
230.28 mi
03h 57m
Flight
173.98 mi
279.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.98 mi
Kilometers
279.99 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.28 mi
Kilometers
370.6 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rock Springs
Sat, May 30, 10:41 AM MDT
Return by in Evansville
Sat, May 30, 2:38 PM MDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Evansville
2026-05-30T06:43
Arrive Rock Springs
Sat, May 30, 10:41 AM MDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 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
9:06 AM MDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Evansville
9:00 PM MDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Evansville
115 mi
01h 58m
To Rock Springs
115.3 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
12 to 30 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM MDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Evansville and Rock Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    648 ft · 34 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Curtis Street

    981 ft · 46 sec · Curtis Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Yellowstone Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Yellowstone Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on East F Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East F Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2.1 mi · 3 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 right onto West Spruce Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Spruce Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

    103.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 Business West, US 30 Business West

    2755 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    2579 ft · 51 sec · 9th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Side Belt Route

    2032 ft · 41 sec · South Side Belt Route

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    70 m · 10 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto James Drive

    813 ft · 25 sec · James Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Virginia Street

    905 ft · 47 sec · Virginia Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Edgar Street

    789 ft · 22 sec · Edgar Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Agate Street

    129 m · 24 sec · Agate Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Collins Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Collins Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Collins Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Evansville and 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
County Road 308
108 mi · 47%
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
104 mi · 45%
Casper West Belt
7.28 mi · 3%
East F Street
2.84 mi · 1%
West Spruce Street
2.16 mi · 1%
East Yellowstone Highway
0.91 mi
Longest Stretch

Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway

104 mi · 01h 40m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.3 mi
174 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rawlins
01h 58m from Evansville
Leave By
9:06 AM MDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Evansville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Rock Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Evansville to Rock Springs?

The road trip is about 230.3 miles (370.6 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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 115 miles from Evansville and 115.3 miles from Rock Springs.

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

The direct path is about 174 miles (280 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 9:06 AM MDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.65 one way or $63.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Evansville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near 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 6.8 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 6.5 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 7 mi away

City Hall

Rawlins , WY
521 W Cedar St, Rawlins, WY 82301
Corporate office
Key Club Park
Scenic stop 6.6 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 Evansville and Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 173.98 mi (279.99 km).

Evansville

#1 Evansville

Town in Wyoming

Population3,004
Coordinates42.8599700, -106.2683600
Altitude1562
CountryUnited States
Rock Springs

#2 Rock Springs

City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States

Population22,943
Coordinates41.5874600, -109.2029000
Altitude1947
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Street (-106.26837, 42.859972)
End: Collins Street (-109.202964, 41.587676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.13 gal
30.76 L · about $31.65
Round trip
$63.30
16.26 gal · 61.52 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.5 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $31.65 $63.30
Mid-grade $4.23 $34.40 $68.80
Premium $4.55 $36.98 $73.97
Diesel $5.41 $44.00 $88.00

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Evansville and Rock Springs. The current time is 06:43:55.

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.