How far is Green River, WY from North Rock Springs, WY?
The driving distance from Green River, WY to North Rock Springs, WY is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Green River and North Rock Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green River and North Rock Springs.
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Start on North 1st East
11 m · 7 sec · North 1st East
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Turn left onto East Flaming Gorge Way
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Flaming Gorge Way
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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 East, US 30 East: Rock Springs
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.4 mi · 11 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward College Drive
1937 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto College Drive
3261 ft · 1 min · College Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Stagecoach Boulevard
1119 ft · 25 sec · Stagecoach Boulevard
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Turn right onto Foothill Boulevard
2.5 mi · 4 min · Foothill Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gannett Drive
37 m · 8 sec · Gannett Drive
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Turn left onto Yellowstone Road
783 ft · 20 sec · Yellowstone Road
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Turn left onto Mesa Drive
1 km · 3 min · Mesa Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mesa Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Green River and North Rock Springs.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
11.4 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Green River 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 Green River to North Rock Springs?
The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rock Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Green River and 8.9 miles from North Rock Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Green River and Sunny near North Rock Springs.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Green River and North Rock Springs. Straight-line distance: 13.06 mi (21.02 km).
#1 Green River
River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River
| Population | 11,788 |
| Coordinates | 41.5285800, -109.4662500 |
| Altitude | 1864 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Rock Springs
Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming
| Population | 2,207 |
| Coordinates | 41.6435800, -109.2656800 |
| Altitude | 1977 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Rock Springs (-109.26568, 41.64358)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
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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